Hospital-Based Psychiatry Medical Director

Board-Certified Psychiatrist Medical Director Opportunity

This opportunity is with a well-established behavioral health and psychiatric care organization serving the State of Connecticut. The organization maintains close partnerships with academic institutions, public health agencies, and behavioral health programs throughout Connecticut.

Position Summary

The organization is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director within a hospital-based behavioral health setting in Connecticut.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing medical, clinical, and behavioral health services operations within a major psychiatric or hospital service area. The Medical Director will provide administrative and clinical leadership while collaborating with physicians, nursing leadership, behavioral health professionals, and executive administration to ensure high-quality psychiatric care delivery and operational excellence.

The position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale behavioral health initiatives, physician recruitment, quality improvement programs, accreditation efforts, and multidisciplinary treatment operations within a respected healthcare environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide medical and administrative leadership for hospital-based psychiatric and behavioral health programs
• Oversee clinical operations, patient care standards, and behavioral health service delivery
• Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
• Lead and supervise physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Participate in physician recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards related to psychiatric and medical services
• Collaborate with executive leadership regarding operational planning, staffing, budgeting, and program development
• Participate in quality assurance studies, investigations, and patient safety initiatives
• Maintain relationships with external healthcare agencies, advisory boards, courts, and academic institutions
• Support accreditation activities and performance improvement programs
• Provide clinical guidance, mentorship, and supervision to medical staff and trainees as needed
• Participate in committees, leadership meetings, and interdisciplinary case reviews
• May provide direct patient care and psychiatric consultation services as required

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Status: Board-Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Licensure: Active or eligible Connecticut medical license
• Experience: Prior leadership experience in a hospital, clinic, correctional, or behavioral health setting preferred
• Leadership Skills: Strong administrative, organizational, communication, and clinical leadership abilities
• Additional Requirements: Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal healthcare programs
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with accreditation processes, quality improvement initiatives, academic affiliations, forensic psychiatry, addiction medicine, geriatrics, ABI/TBI, or related specialty areas is highly valued

Compensation & Work Environment

• Highly competitive compensation package based on experience and leadership background
• Opportunity to lead within a large and respected behavioral health system
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on psychiatric excellence and patient-centered care
• Strong administrative infrastructure and operational support
• Academic collaboration opportunities with major medical institutions in Connecticut
• Stable leadership role with long-term career growth potential
• Meaningful opportunity to impact statewide behavioral health services and patient outcomes