Assistant Medical Director - General Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Updated 10/13/26
Westport, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Westport, Connecticut offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful shoreline, top-rated schools, and vibrant community situated perfectly between New York City and Boston. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons of recreational activities along with access to a thriving arts scene and charming coastal New England lifestyle.
Location:
Westport, CTWestport, Connecticut offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful shoreline, top-rated schools, and vibrant community situated perfectly between New York City and Boston. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons of recreational activities along with access to a thriving arts scene and charming coastal New England lifestyle.
Facility:
This behavioral health facility is part of the largest and most integrated behavioral health system in New England, offering a 76-bed free-standing inpatient psychiatric service with adult, dual diagnosis, and child/adolescent services. As the flagship behavioral health service line for the Fairfield region and primary teaching hospital for a prominent medical school, the facility serves over 2,500 individuals annually and provides a calming, therapeutic workspace within a well-established and collegial clinical environment.Opportunity:
Physician - PsychiatryJob Details:
- Serve as Assistant Medical Director for the General Psychiatry Inpatient Unit and as Medical Director for the general psychiatry inpatient service
- Provide high-quality psychiatric treatment to a complex patient population including those with depression, psychosis, mania, personality disorders, and other comorbidities
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary treatment team with mentorship opportunities from department and network leadership
- Participate in patient care, resident supervision, and medical student teaching within a mature and collegial faculty peer group
- Serve as faculty for a psychiatry residency program with dedicated academic time
- Eligible for academic appointment through an affiliated MD School of Medicine commensurate with appointments and promotions processes
- Monday through Friday schedule with no required on-call after hours, promoting strong work/life balance
- Additional voluntary night and weekend moonlighting opportunities available for those seeking supplemental compensation
- Access to ongoing career advancement and professional development through a Provider Leadership Development Institute and Office of Provider Wellness
- Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry required
- Must be eligible for unrestricted Connecticut medical licensure and DEA registration
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality inpatient psychiatric care and interest in teaching and supervising residents and medical students
- Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills required
Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service