Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Derby
Posted on: March 11, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Director Inpatient Psychiatry opening in Derby, ConnecticutLocated 11 miles from New Haven, CT; 40 miles from Hartford, and 75 miles from NYCJ1 and H1B visa sponsorship offered (H1B Cap Exempt organization)Details: - Full-time - Permanent position - Start Date: ASAP - Job Setting: Inpatient psychiatry on a 14-bed unit, with additional responsibilities for crisis coverage as needed. Occasional medical floor consults coverage may be required for vacation coverage. - Administrative vs. Clinical Time: - Clinical: 80 Äì85% (direct patient care, new admissions, daily follow-ups, crisis interventions) - Administrative: 15 Äì20% (documentation, treatment team meetings, supervision of APRNs, quality improvement, policy meetings, educational responsibilities) - Daily Duties: - Psychiatric evaluations for new admissions - Daily rounds and follow-ups for 10 inpatients - Crisis intervention and emergency management - Collaboration with multidisciplinary team (nursing, social work, recreational therapist, medical students) - Lead and attend treatment team meetings - Documentation in Meditech EMR - Supervise students and clinical staff - Administrative duties as Medical Director (policy development, quality assurance, staff education) - Organize psychiatry clerkship rotations for medical students - Teaching and mentoring medical residents - Schedule: Monday ÄìFriday, full-time (8:00 AM Äì 5:00 PM) - Onsite Requirement: Yes Support Staff - Mental health workers - Nursing staff - Social workers - Recreational therapist Call Coverage - Weeknights and weekends, shared on a 1:4 rotation (includes holidays as needed) - Coverage includes inpatient, crisis, and consults - Provider will be the only one on call Community Details - Patient Population: Adults (18), moderate to severe acuity, mix of voluntary and involuntary admissions - Average Census: 10 patients per day - EMR: Meditech - Dictation: Dragon dictation software available Qualifications - Board Certification in Psychiatry preferred; Board Eligibility considered - Strong inpatient psychiatry and crisis management skills - Leadership experience or interest in a Medical Director role - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Flexibility and adaptability - Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centered care - Supervisory or teaching experience a plus Comp Benefits: - Competitive base salary range, plus incentive compensation based on productivity and quality measures. - Generous paid time off includes vacation, holidays, sick time and CME. - Benefits include medical, vision, dental (including orthodontia), 401k with employer match and CME allowance. - H-1B Cap Exempt. Willing to sponsor Green Card applications. Health System Details: - Non-profit, hospital-owned multi-specialty group serving main hospital and the surrounding community. - Provides clinical services as well as teaching faculty for Internal Medicine and Preventative Medicine residency programs at the hospital. - Provide patient-centered healthcare as part of the Planetree Model.

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