Medical Director

Medical Director – PsychiatristThe Refuge, A Healing Place, is a premier residential treatment center dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults facing mental health challenges, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Our multidisciplinary team is deeply committed to helping patients achieve lasting healing and recovery in a supportive, therapeutic environment.We are seeking an accomplished Medical Director – Psychiatrist to lead our clinical team. This is a unique leadership opportunity with a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare provider, offering both clinical impact and strategic influence.Compensation: $275,000–$300,000 annuallyWhy join us?Join our team and lead both the clinical strategy and day-to-day psychiatric care for a complex dual-diagnosis patient population. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend executive leadership, team mentorship, and direct patient care—all while driving high-quality outcomes within a premier residential treatment setting.What We're Looking ForA collaborative, patient-centered leader committed to evidence-based careStrong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilitiesPassion for integrated, trauma-informed treatment approachesExcellent communication and leadership skillsKey ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering services within a facility.Define protocols and assist in decision making pertaining to the medical and clinical care of patients.Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with direct interactions with physician's staff.Directly supervise other professional clinical staff, as well as administrative or support staff.Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.Monitor and supervise assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinical policy.Provide back up call coverage.Serve in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel.Secure physical exam and history from the patients.Request appropriate diagnostic testing, clinical evaluation, and prescribe medications and treatments.Assist in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation and industry practice, as well as facility, clinic or corporate policies and procedures.Manage the finances and revenue of the facility including budgets, billing and spending.Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to meet those goals.Develop, approve, implement and update the general policies, protocols and procedures of the facility.QualificationsRequired:MD or DO degreeBoard Certified in PsychiatryPrevious experience as a Medical Director preferredLicenses/Certifications:Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing stateCurrent DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.About Acadia HealthcareThe Refuge is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Network, one of the nation's leading providers of behavioral healthcare services:23,500 employees11,400 beds258 locations38 statesAcadia provides a full continuum of care, including detoxification, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatric services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programs. Our mission is to expand access to care, reduce stigma, and provide safe, effective treatment for those in need.