Psychiatry Opening in Derby, CT

Medical Director Inpatient Psychiatry opening in Derby, Connecticut Located 11 miles from New Haven, CT; 40 miles from Hartford, and 75 miles from NYC J1 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.