Psychiatrist Medical Director opening in Westport, CT Inpatient Psychiatry | Leadership | Academic Teaching A specialized Adult Mood Disorders inpatient program in Westport, Connecticut is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director and lead a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Medical Director leadership role within an Adult Mood Disorders Unit
• Provide direct inpatient psychiatric care
• Treat adults with mood disorders
• Treat anxiety disorders
• Treat trauma-related disorders
• Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team
• Participate in resident supervision
• Participate in medical student teaching
• Academic appointment eligibility
• Dedicated academic time with a Psychiatry Residency Program
• Monday-Friday schedule
• No required after-hours call
• Optional moonlighting opportunities for additional income
• Opportunity to contribute to program development
• Physician leadership development resources
• Provider wellness resources

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried position
• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance
• Dedicated CME time
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Malpractice coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Bonuses listed as negotiable

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Connecticut medical license or eligibility for unrestricted licensure
• Interest in academic Psychiatry
• Interest in teaching and leadership
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare
• No J-1 or H-1B sponsorship Westport, Connecticut offers a coastal Fairfield County setting with schools, cultural attractions, recreation, and convenient access to major Northeast metropolitan areas.