Medical Director – Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Shelton, Connecticut
Job in
Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06484, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
The Provider Finder
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position
Position: Medical Director – Inpatient Adult Psychiatry
Location: Shelton, Connecticut
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (approx.)
Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit – Adult Only
OverviewA leading community hospital in Shelton, CT, is actively seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for its 14-bed inpatient adult psychiatric unit
. This is a key leadership role with a healthy balance of clinical and administrative responsibilities.
- Daily Census: 14 adult patients (full census)
- Team Structure:
Oversee care team including psychiatrists, APRNs (inpatient & med floor consults) - Clinical Duties:
Minimum of 10 patients/day, mostly clinical time - Administrative Time:
Variable depending on unit needs and committee involvement
- Weekday phone-only call: ~1 night/week
- Weekend on-site rounding: ~1 weekend/month (with additional pay)
- Optional extra weekend coverage available for additional compensation
- Holiday rotation: 1 in 6 legal holidays
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Additional compensation for weekend on-site rounding
- Compensation details to be discussed directly in a Zoom call with the CMO, Dr. Browne
- Board Certification in Psychiatry
- Inpatient experience preferred
- Leadership/administrative experience is a plus
- Eligible for unrestricted medical license in Connecticut
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