Medical Director Psychiatrist

Overview

Medical Director Psychiatrist for services for Newport Healthcare's St. Cloud & Wright Co., MN Residential Treatment Programs for Adolescents & Young Adults. This role combines clinical leadership with direct patient care under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a mental health team to oversee psychiatric care for all residents.
• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission.
• Provide psychiatric assistance during treatment as needed.
• Facilitate staff training on key psychiatric issues and standards.
• Coordinate with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and outreach teams to build relationships with hospitals.
• Manage a caseload and document patient encounters through progress notes and EMR.
• Support patient admissions, including initial evaluations and assessments.
• Maintain communication with families and outpatient providers.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and assist with utilization reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Physician Collaborative Agreements and provide age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Medicine (MD) required.
• Board Certification: Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with adolescent psychiatry is required.
• Residential Experience: Experience in residential settings strongly preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of Medical Director/Physician leadership experience required.

Pay range for this position is $350,000 to $385,000 depending on education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Flexible Time Off Program (and sick time)
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Annual CME Allowance