Medical Director – Inpatient Adult Psychiatry || Shelton, Connecticut || Full-time, Direct Hire

Shelton, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Medical Director Inpatient Adult Psychiatry
Location: Shelton Connecticut
Type: Full-time Direct Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:30 PM (approx.)
Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Adult Only

Overview:
A leading community hospital in Shelton CT is actively seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for its 14-bed inpatient adult psychiatric unit. This is a key leadership role with a healthy balance of clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Position Highlights:

Daily Census: 14 adult patients (full census)

Team Structure: Oversee care team including psychiatrists APRNs (inpatient & med floor consults)

Clinical Duties: Minimum of 10 patients/day mostly clinical time

Administrative Time: Variable depending on unit needs and committee involvement

Call Schedule:

o Weekday phone-only call: 1 night/week

o Weekend on-site rounding: 1 weekend/month (with additional pay)

o Optional extra weekend coverage available for additional compensation

o Holiday rotation: 1 in 6 legal holidays

Compensation:

Competitive salary and benefits

Additional compensation for weekend on-site rounding

Compensation details to be discussed directly in a Zoom call with the CMO Dr. Browne

Requirements:

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Inpatient experience preferred

Leadership/administrative experience is a plus

Eligible for unrestricted medical license in Connecticut

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Position: Medical Director Inpatient Adult PsychiatryLocation: Shelton ConnecticutType: Full-time Direct HireSchedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM4:30 PM (approx.)Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Adult OnlyOverview:A leading community hospital in Shelton CT is actively seeking a Board-Certified Psychi...