Medical Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health – Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

Job Title:  Medical Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health – Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

Full-Time | On-Site

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of an Inpatient Behavioral Health Program.

This leadership role combines direct patient care responsibilities with administrative oversight of behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inpatient psychiatry, consult-liaison psychiatry, quality improvement, and physician leadership.

This position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive clinical excellence, support program development, and contribute to the growth of behavioral health services within a hospital-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Leadership

• Serve as Medical Director for the inpatient behavioral health program

• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and

performance management initiatives

• Participate in executive, medical staff, and behavioral health leadership meetings

• Monitor provider productivity, clinical quality, and compliance metrics

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of psychiatric providers and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Support service line growth, strategic planning, and

program development

• Act as the primary escalation point for clinical and operational issues

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide attending psychiatric services for inpatient behavioral health patients

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and

discharge assessments

• Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and patient care rounds

• Perform psychiatric consultations for emergency department and medical-surgical patients

• Complete capacity evaluations and other complex psychiatric assessments

• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers in accordance with applicable regulations

• Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation and billing requirements

• Maintain high standards of evidence-based psychiatric care and

patient safety

Education & Mentorship

• Support education and mentorship of medical students, residents, and clinical staff when applicable

Required Qualifications

Education:

Board Certification:

Licensure:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of psychiatry practice experience (required)

Leadership:

Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills

• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and

clinical excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or

Behavioral Health leadership experience

• Experience leading

multidisciplinary healthcare teams

• Experience in hospital-based behavioral health programs

• Knowledge of healthcare quality metrics, accreditation standards, and

regulatory compliance

• Experience with physician recruitment, provider supervision, and

program development

Education

Licensure & Certifications

• Board Certification in Psychiatry (required)

• Active Medical License or eligibility for state licensure (required)

Compensation

• Salary Range:  $300,000 – $305,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• AD&D Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Malpractice Insurance Coverage

Work Environment

• Setting:  Hospital-Based Inpatient Behavioral Health Program

• Culture:  Multidisciplinary, leadership-driven, patient-focused

• Focus:  Inpatient psychiatry, consult-liaison psychiatry, quality improvement, program development

• Schedule:  Full-time, on-site with both clinical and administrative responsibilities

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Ready to Lead Our Inpatient Behavioral Health Program?

If you are a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with inpatient psychiatry experience, a passion for physician leadership, and a commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement – apply today.

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