Psychiatrist Medical Director | $450K+ | Clinical Leadership | Tampa Bay, Florida -HZ

Job DescriptionJob Description:\n\nA large, established freestanding psychiatric hospital in the Greater Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health and substance-use treatment program.\n\n\nThis is a senior physician leadership opportunity designed for a psychiatrist who enjoys combining clinical care with program development, physician mentorship, quality improvement, and operational collaboration. The position offers a competitive compensation package of $450,000+, a predictable weekday schedule, and strong clinical support from psychiatric APPs and a multidisciplinary hospital team.\n\n\nThe Medical Director will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, strengthening physician engagement, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the continued growth of a high-performing behavioral health program.\n\n\nFacility & Clinical Environment:\n\nThe hospital is a 100+ bed inpatient psychiatric facility providing acute stabilization and treatment for a diverse patient population. Services include:\n\nAdult and senior psychiatric care\n\nDual-diagnosis and co-occurring disorder treatment\n\nSubstance-use treatment and medically supported detoxification\n\nAdolescent behavioral health services\n\nClinical presentations include:\n\nMood disorders\n\nPsychotic disorders\n\nAnxiety and trauma-related disorders\n\nSuicidal ideation and behavioral crises\n\nSubstance-use disorders\n\nComplex psychiatric and medical comorbidities\n\nThe Medical Director will work alongside psychiatrists, psychiatric APPs, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and hospital leadership to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.\n\n\nPosition Highlights:\n\nAnnual compensation\n\nW2 employment with a stable hospital-employed model\n\nMonday–Friday leadership schedule\n\nWeekend coverage approximately two weekends per month\n\nAPPs manage first-call responsibilities\n\nPsychiatrist provides backup and escalation support\n\nDedicated psychiatric APP support\n\nExperienced multidisciplinary clinical teams\n\nOpportunity to shape clinical standards and program development\n\nBlend of direct patient care and executive-level physician leadership\n