Director of Forensic Psychiatry & Clinical Services

Colorado Psychiatric; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric seeks a Clinical Director - Psychiatrist to oversee inpatient psychiatric care at Central State Hospital in Georgia. This executive role directs clinical operations within a maximum-security forensic facility, guiding evaluations, treatment delivery, and program strategy for individuals within the criminal justice system.

The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with Joint Commission and APA standards, and drive performance improvements while

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Georgia GCMB license and state-hospital experience.
• Doctorate degree plus 4 years healthcare management experience.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is preferred.
• Active Georgia medical license is required.
• Senior-level psychiatric leadership and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership to define the future of forensic mental health in Georgia.
• Direct inpatient treatment and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and APA standards.
• Lead, mentor, and hire a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Manage human resources, budget considerations, and modernize care with data-driven assessments.
• Monitor and adapt programs to evolving criminal justice and public health needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervising psychiatrists

Forensic mental health

Joint Commission/APA standards

Clinical oversight

Education

Doctorate degree in medicine

Medical degree recognized by GCMB

Job description

Colorado Psychiatric seeks a Clinical Director - Psychiatrist to oversee inpatient psychiatric care at Central State Hospital in Georgia. This executive role directs clinical operations within a maximum-security forensic facility, guiding evaluations, treatment delivery, and program strategy for individuals within the criminal justice system.

The candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with Joint Commission and APA standards, and drive performance improvements while