Psychiatrist Medical Director – Adult Inpatient, Detox & Residential Behavioral Health | Colorado Springs, CO (ID-BB 134464)
Updated 10/16/26
80901, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
DPM
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Client is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a growing adult behavioral health program in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with medical oversight across adult inpatient psychiatry, detoxification services, and residential behavioral health programs. The Medical Director will play a key role in program development, clinical quality initiatives, workflow implementation, and multidisciplinary collaboration as the facility continues its planned growth.
Job Responsibilities
Adult inpatient psychiatry, detox, and residential behavioral health services
Opportunity to help build and shape clinical programs and workflows
Flexible start structure: part-time transition to full-time or immediate full-time
Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment
Gradual census ramp with strong focus on quality care and program development
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
Deliver direct patient care across inpatient, detox, and residential settings
Lead clinical quality, patient safety, and treatment outcome initiatives
Support admissions, discharges, and ongoing clinical reviews
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, case management, and operational leadership
Assist with program growth, workflow development, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Colorado medical license or ability to obtain
Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief Psychiatrist, or leadership experience preferred
Experience with adult inpatient psychiatry, detox, residential behavioral health, dual diagnosis, or substance use treatment preferred
If you are interested in combining psychiatric leadership with meaningful clinical practice in a growing behavioral health program, we encourage you to apply.
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