Adult Psychiatrist Needed in Fairfield County, CT | Inpatient Care & Resident Teaching
Updated 11/04/26
06824, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Healthcare United is seeking a BE/BC Adult Psychiatrist for a full-time role in the Fairfield Area, Connecticut.
Provide care for adults with complex Psychiatric illness while contributing to resident and medical student education. Join an established faculty peer group with an opportunity to pursue an academic appointment.
Overview
- Specialty: Adult Psychiatry
- Location: Fairfield Area, Connecticut
- Practice Setting: Adult inpatient Psychiatry
- Work Schedule: Full-time daytime role, 40 hours
- Support Staff / Resources: Psychiatry faculty, residents, and multidisciplinary treatment team
- New Grads/Practicing: New graduates who meet the listed training and credential requirements are welcome to apply.
What You Can Expect
- Clinical Resources: Freestanding psychiatric inpatient service with approximately 70–80 beds across Adult, Dual Diagnosis, and Child/Adolescent services.
- Provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with complex illness.
- Supervise Psychiatry residents and teach medical students.
- Collaborate with an established faculty peer group and multidisciplinary care team.
- Pursue academic appointment eligibility through the affiliated teaching program.
- Contact Healthcare United with your current CV to discuss the clinical team, benefits, and next steps.
Other Regional Opportunities
- Ask Healthcare United about physician opportunities in Fairfield / Southwestern Connecticut, including Hospital Medicine, Neurology, Adult Primary Care.
Benefits
- Academic appointment eligibility
- Resident and medical student teaching opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance and supplemental benefits
Job Responsibilities
• Supervise Psychiatry residents and teach medical students.
• Collaborate with an established faculty peer group and multidisciplinary care team.
• Pursue academic appointment eligibility through the affiliated teaching program.
Qualifications
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry.
• Eligible for unrestricted Connecticut medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality inpatient psychiatric care.
• Interest in teaching and supervising Psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Current CV required.
Working Hours
Skills
• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Resident Supervision
• Medical Student Teaching
• Multidisciplinary Care
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