Psychiatrist Medical Director

Job Description

Seeking a full-time Psychiatrist for a long-term inpatient psychiatric facility, offering a 40-hour week with no weekends or holidays and optional on-call for additional pay. The role involves managing an average caseload of 40 patients, including complex cases such as NGRI, SVP, PIST, and various psychiatric diagnoses.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, reviews, admissions, discharges, and evaluations; providing diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, referrals, and therapy; participating in interdisciplinary team meetings; serving as Psychiatric Officer of the Day; collaborating with clinical staff; and performing duties like supervision, psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, and court testimony as credentialed.

Patients are adults with severe mental illness, with stays averaging several months. Compensation ranges from $140 to $160 per hour. The position is contract or temporary, requiring in-person work.