Transform Behavioral Health as Medical Director

A High-Impact Leadership Opportunity

A leading behavioral health organization is seeking a visionary, board-certified psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director—a 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

About Jackson Physician Search

Jackson Physician Search has achieved phenomenal growth thanks to valued clients and candidates and our deep commitment to their success. Our leadership in the permanent placement physician industry is based on the three principals of trust, transparency and our track record of success.You will be working with the seasoned professionals who remain laser-focused on our mission of bringing physicians and healthcare organizations together to improve the lives of patients, families and communities. Jackson Physician Search is a part of the growing family of Jackson Healthcare companies and remains committed to service excellence as we deliver what’s important to you: A track record for results, built on your trust in the skills of our team and the transparency of our process. Service excellence is a core value and we were recognized in 2016 and 2017 as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and certified as a Great Place to Work in 2017. We encourage you to visit our website at www.jacksonphysiciansearch.com to read current information on physician compensation and other relevant topics.