Assistant Medical Director - Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry - Bridgeport, CT (Bridgeport)

Assistant Medical Director – Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit

St Vincent’s Medical Center (10427), Hartford HealthCare, Bridgeport, CT.

Summary

St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services seeks a psychiatrist to serve as Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director of the geriatric psychiatry inpatient unit, engaging in patient care, resident supervision, medical student teaching, and academic appointment with the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary geriatric psychiatric treatment team.
• Deliver high‑quality psychiatric and substance use treatment to elderly and medically complex patients.
• Participate in patient care, resident supervision, and medical student teaching.
• Serve as the Medical Director of the geriatric psychiatry inpatient service.
• Collaborate with faculty peers and engage in academic activities with the university.

Qualifications

• Board‑eligible or board‑certified Adult Psychiatry (BE/BC).
• Preference for candidates who have completed a geriatric psychiatry fellowship or have experience treating older adults with medically complex conditions.
• Willingness to participate in teaching and academic appointment.

Benefits

• Monday through Friday schedule with no required on‑call after hours.
• Volunteer night / weekend moonlighting opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental, STD/LTD, 401(k) matching, paid time off, CME, and a therapeutic work environment.
• Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.