Executive Medical Director, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Services

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Executive Medical Director, Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Services

Devens, US
Posted today

About the job

A leading behavioral health organization seeks a board-certified psychiatrist to lead clinical strategy, care delivery, and program development in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Requirements

  • Board-certified psychiatrist
  • 5+ years inpatient leadership
  • Clinical operations expertise
  • Healthcare financial knowledge
  • Massachusetts medical license

Qualifications

  • Medical degree
  • Leadership experience in behavioral health
  • Strong team leadership skills
  • Passion for high-quality care

Full job description

A High-Impact Leadership Opportunity

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking a visionary, board-certified psychiatrist to serve as Medical Directora critical executive role shaping clinical strategy, care delivery, and program development within a dynamic inpatient setting. This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and elevate care while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

As Medical Director, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering directly with senior leaders to guide clinical direction and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory excellence.

- Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, collaborating closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and EVP
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across all clinical services
- Develop, recommend, and implement clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care
- Direct and coordinate psychiatric services, including oversight of medical staff and APRNs
- Ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of all psychiatric and medical care delivered to hospitalized patients
- Maintain a limited clinical caseload (up to six patients)
- Participate in shared weekend and evening call coverage with other employed physicians

What We're Looking For

• Board-certified psychiatrist (adult or child)
• Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• 5+ years of leadership experience in inpatient behavioral health
• Expertise in clinical operations, program development, and team leadership
• Strong business acumen and understanding of healthcare financial models
• Passion for driving patient-centered, high-quality care

For additional information or to schedule a confidential conversation, please visit:

Mark Dotson

Specialty: Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full Time

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