Medical Director Psychiatrist Opportunity for Crisis Response Center in Philadelphia

Cumberland Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a dedicated Medical Director to oversee crisis response center services. This role blends clinical leadership with administrative oversight, requiring a board-certified psychiatrist with at least three years of crisis or psychiatric emergency experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including generous paid time off and relocation assistance, all within a supportive environment that values kindness and respect. Join a pioneering hospital with a rich history of psychiatric care and make a significant impact on patient lives in a beautiful garden campus setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Malpractice coverage

Seven Weeks Paid Time Off

Matching 401k

CME

Health insurance package

Relocation assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Mindful of the need for crisis management experience in psychiatric settings.
• Board-certified psychiatrist with clinical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis response center services with a mix of administrative and clinical duties.
• Provide oversight and direction for psychiatric treatment and crisis intervention.

Skills

Crisis Management

Psychiatric Emergency Response

Clinical Leadership

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Opportunity Details

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist for the role of Medical Director to lead crisis response center (CRC) services. This clinical leadership position encompasses a mix of administrative and clinical responsibilities in the CRC. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of crisis or psych ER experience.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Malpractice coverage
• Seven Weeks Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k
• CME
• Health insurance package
• Relocation assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan

For consideration, please contact Stephanie Figueroa, In-house Physician Recruiter, Universal Health Services, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Candidates may also apply directly at www.uhsinc.com/careers/physician-career-opportunities.

Friends Hospital is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital management companies. Friends Hospital has been providing psychiatric treatment to adolescents, adults, and seniors for centuries, making it the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation. Founded in 1813 by the Quakers, Friends Hospital is based on the belief that all people, even those with a mental illness, can live a “moral, ordered existence if treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. Located on a 100-acre garden campus in Philadelphia, PA, Friends is also a teaching hospital affiliated with a local medical school.