Medical Director, Psychiatrist

Job Address:3625 Parkmoor Village DrColorado Springs, CO 80917Medical Director - Behavioral Health - Day Pay: Up to $300k/annually | Location: Colorado Springs, CO | Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s (7a-7p)Join the Journey of HopeLead with purpose. As Medical Director, you set the clinical vision, mentor providers, and drive outcomes that change lives -bringing steady energy and teamwork to our busiest hours.Join a mission-driven, fast-paced short-term acute psychiatric hospital dedicated to stabilizing patients in crisis and supporting recovery with dignity. As Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership that shapes our care model, strengthens patient safety, and ensures best-in-class outcomes for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health emergencies.Clinical & Leadership ResponsibilitiesServe as the senior physician leader for all inpatient psychiatric services, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed, patient-centered care.Provide clinical oversight to psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and medical staff, including performance evaluations, privileging, and peer review.Lead daily interdisciplinary treatment team rounds, ensuring timely assessments, treatment modifications, and safe/speedy stabilization.Maintain an inpatient caseload-including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis-stabilization treatment planning.Uphold medical standards for suicide risk assessment, seclusion/restraint protocols, and emergency psychiatric interventions.How You Will Make a DifferenceProvide physician leadership for psychiatry/NP teams; oversee credentialing, privileging, and peer review.Partner with nursing/operations on safety, quality, throughput, and compliance (Joint Commission, CMS).Lead M&M, UR, and quality committees; champion evidence-based pathways and documentation integrity.Maintain a clinical caseload (inpatient and/or outpatient) with exemplary patient experience.Coordinate with rounding providers and daytime interdisciplinary teams to keep care plans moving.Support safe discharges and smooth handoffs to evening/night teams.What We're Looking ForMD/DO with psychiatry board certification; state license; DEA.5+ years clinical experience; leadership experience required.Collaborative style with data-driven improvement mindset.Why You'll Love It Here (Full-Time Benefits)Multiple medical plan options, Vista Wellness (physician/pharmacy), Dental, VisionGenerous PTO and paid holidays401(k) with company contribution; Life and disability coverageTuition reimbursement up to $15,000 and student loan forgiveness programsSEO KeywordsMedical Director Psychiatry, Behavioral Health Physician Leader, Psychiatric Medical Director Jobs

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