C&A Psych Director

American Geriatrics Society; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a full-time Medical Director / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to lead outpatient services. The role includes at least 20 hours of direct patient care weekly, with evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning, reporting to the President & CEO.

The position offers a generous compensation package including a $300,000–$325,000 salary, a $60,000 sign-on with three-year commitment, relocation assistance up to $15,000, and

Qualifications

• Full-time exempt Medical Director / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist reporting to President & CEO.
• Minimum 20 hours per week of direct patient care including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Role includes clinical leadership, supervision, documentation review, quality improvement, compliance, program development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care for 20+ hours weekly, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, documentation review, and quality-improvement activities.
• Coordinate outpatient clinic operations Mon-Fri 8:00/9:00 AM–5:00/6:00 PM with no inpatient duties or on-call requirements.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

C&A Psych Director

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $300000.00 - $325000.00

Position description:

The position is a full-time, exempt Medical Director / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist role reporting to the President & CEO. The role includes a minimum of 20 hours per week of direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and consultation on complex cases.

The remaining time supports clinical leadership, supervision, documentation review, quality improvement, compliance, program development, and community engagement. The role is fully outpatient, with clinic hours Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with some 9:00 AM–6:00 PM days; however, the Medical Director is not expected to cover the later clinic hours. There are no inpatient responsibilities and no traditional call requirements (no nights, weekends, or holiday coverage).

Compensation, total first-year potential earnings, and benefits The salary range is $300,000–$325,000, based on experience. Also offers:

• $60,000 sign-on bonus, with a three-year commitment
• Up to $15,000 in relocation reimbursement Benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage

The position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Facility Location

Part of Fairfield County, the Bridgeport/Norwalk area of Connecticut is an energetic region with an extensive network of top-rated hospitals and medical facilities. Located on the southern coast of the state, just a stone’s throw from New York City, this area is known for both its beautiful scenery and ideal location. Famous for its delectable oysters and idyllic New England countryside, the areas of Bridgeport and Norwalk are not to be missed.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.