Psychiatrist Medical Director

Job Title: Psychiatrist (Full-Time)
Schedule: 40 hours/week | No weekends or holidays required | Optional on-call available
Setting: Long-term inpatient psychiatric facility

Job Summary:
The Psychiatrist will manage an average caseload of 40 long-term inpatient psychiatric patients, providing comprehensive evaluations, monthly reviews, medication management, and ongoing treatment. Cases include NGRI, SVP, PIST, and complex psychiatric diagnoses such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and paraphilias.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments, monthly summaries, admissions, discharges, and annual evaluations
• Provide diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, referrals, and therapy as needed
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Serve as Psychiatric Officer of the Day (OD) 2–4 times/week (daytime only; optional on-call available for additional pay)
• Collaborate with clinical staff across nursing, psychology, social work, pharmacy, recreation, medical, and dietary teams
• Participate in medical staff meetings and case review discussions
• Perform additional duties as credentialed, including supervision, psychotherapy, behavior therapy, substance abuse treatment, release evaluations, and court testimony

Patient Population:
Adults with severe and persistent mental illness, including NGRI and SVP cases. Average length of stay is several months.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $140.00 - $160.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person