Medical Director - Psychiatrist

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Medical Director/Psychiatrist to lead their team in New Castle, DE. This role involves overseeing medical management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing direct patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatry and leadership, with responsibilities including staff supervision, clinical decision-making, and maintaining quality standards. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services to diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and management of services within the facility.
• Supervise clinical and administrative staff.
• Provide direct patient care and manage behavioral health issues.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Clinical Decision-Making

Staff Supervision

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Overview:

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital

575 S. DuPont Hwy.
New Castle, DE 19720

MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital is the Premier Mental Health and Co-Occurring Addiction Treatment Center for Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors in New Castle & Wilmington, DE. This 130-bed acute care hospital offers services including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Detox and Substance Abuse Treatment, Inpatient Treatment, and specialized Adult and Geriatric Programs to meet community needs.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Medical Director/Psychiatrist to join our team!

Overview:

The Medical Director/Psychiatrist will provide leadership, quality assurance, supervision, and overall medical management of the facility, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the quality, efficiency, and management of services within the facility.
2. Define protocols and assist in clinical decision-making regarding patient care.
3. Provide direct patient care and support other departments with physician interactions.
4. Supervise clinical staff and administrative/support staff.
5. Act as liaison between medical staff, other staff, and organizational leadership.
6. Monitor staff adherence to medical and clinical policies.
7. Provide backup call coverage.
8. Train and develop personnel.
9. Perform physical exams, obtain patient histories, and order diagnostic tests.
10. Prescribe medications and treatments, and manage behavioral or mental health issues.
11. Maintain current medical records compliant with regulations and policies.
12. Manage facility finances, including budgets, billing, and spending.
13. Develop organizational goals, strategies, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Previous Medical Director experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network includes approximately 23,500 employees, 11,400 beds, 258 locations across 38 states, and one integrated network.

As a leading behavioral healthcare provider, Acadia Healthcare offers multiple levels of care, including detox, residential treatment, inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment, and outpatient programs, to meet diverse patient needs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of characteristics protected by law.

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