Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry

Organization Overview

Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the community through compassionate, patient-centered, and high-quality care. As a non-profit, community-focused healthcare organization located in Shelton, Connecticut, the facility is dedicated to providing advanced medical services while fostering innovation, education, and prevention.

The organization offers a broad range of clinical services including emergency care, advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and behavioral health services, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated patient care. With a collaborative environment and strong academic affiliations, the facility is committed to advancing clinical excellence, education, and wellness in the communities it serves.

The facility is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry in Shelton, CT.

This full-time, permanent leadership opportunity offers a dynamic and collegial environment focused on quality, collaboration, and integrated behavioral health services. The Medical Director will provide both clinical care and administrative oversight for the inpatient psychiatric program, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and treatment outcomes.

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please reach out directly or apply by contacting or calling .

• Provide clinical leadership and direction for the inpatient psychiatry program.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning.

• Supervise and mentor attending psychiatrists, residents, and multidisciplinary clinical staff.

• Collaborate with hospital administration to develop and implement policies, protocols, and quality initiatives.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices in patient safety and behavioral health care.

• Participate in strategic planning and program development to enhance patient care services.

• Foster a collaborative environment among psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and case managers.

• Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

• Licensure & Certification: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry; eligible for Connecticut medical licensure.

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of clinical psychiatry experience preferred, including prior leadership or administrative experience.

• Highly competitive salary and leadership stipend commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and paid time off.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!

Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder