Adult Psychiatrist Needed in Fairfield County, CT | Inpatient Assistant Medical Director
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
Academic/Training Program
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.
Combine inpatient Adult Psychiatry with multidisciplinary unit leadership and protected academic work. Serve as Assistant Medical Director within the department and Medical Director for a general Adult Inpatient Psychiatry unit, with departmental mentorship and faculty appointment eligibility.
Overview
- Specialty: Adult Psychiatry
- Location: Fairfield Area, Connecticut
- Practice Setting: Adult inpatient Psychiatry with clinical unit leadership
- Work Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday, 40 hours
- Call / Coverage: No required after-hours call; voluntary night/weekend moonlighting is available
- Support Staff / Resources: Psychiatry faculty, residents, multidisciplinary treatment team, and departmental leadership mentorship
- New Grads/Practicing: New graduates who meet the listed training and credential requirements are welcome to apply.
What You Can Expect
- Clinical Resources: Freestanding inpatient psychiatric service with approximately 70–80 beds across Adult, Dual Diagnosis, and Child/Adolescent services.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team treating Depression, Psychosis, Mania, Personality Disorders, and complex comorbid illness.
- Provide inpatient patient care, supervise residents, and teach medical students.
- Use dedicated academic time and pursue faculty appointment eligibility.
- Develop leadership skills through departmental and network mentorship.
- 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
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO
- CME support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; program requirements apply.
- Voluntary night/weekend moonlighting opportunities
- Leadership development and professional wellness support
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Life insurance and supplemental benefits
Job Responsibilities
• Provide inpatient patient care, supervise residents, and teach medical students.
• Use dedicated academic time and pursue faculty appointment eligibility.
• Develop leadership skills through departmental and network mentorship.
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
• No required after-hours call; voluntary night/weekend moonlighting is available
Skills
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