Asst Medical Director, Geriatric Psychiatry | Coastal CT – Inpatient Leadership + No Call
Asst Medical Director, Geriatric Psychiatry | Coastal CT – Inpatient Leadership + No Call - Bridgeport, Connecticut
Job Description
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A leading behavioral health program ~20 miles from New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist to serve as Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director of its inpatient geriatric psychiatry service.
Position Highlights:
Serve as Medical Director of a 10-bed inpatient geriatric and medically complex psychiatry unit
Provide high-quality psychiatric and substance use treatment to an elderly, medically complex population
Lead a multidisciplinary inpatient treatment team
Participate in resident supervision and medical student teaching
Join a mature, collegial faculty peer group
Faculty opportunity with a psychiatry residency program and dedicated academic time
Develop leadership skills with mentorship from department and network leadership
Monday-Friday schedule with no required after-hours call
Optional voluntary night/weekend moonlighting for additional compensation
Calming, therapeutic workspaces and treatment environment
Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and physician wellness
Academic appointment opportunity through a medical school affiliated with the behavioral health program
Qualifications:
MD or DO
BE/BC in Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship preferred
Experience caring for older adults and medically complex patients preferred
Strong interest in resident and medical student education
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Matching 401(k)
Generous paid time off
CME allowance
Additional benefits available
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Location and Lifestyle:
Set along the Long Island Sound, this vibrant coastal community offers an appealing mix of waterfront recreation, cultural attractions, diverse dining, live entertainment, and more than 40 public parks, including scenic shoreline spaces and beaches. Residents enjoy easy access to Metro-North and Amtrak, making commuting throughout the region convenient, while New Haven is ~20 miles northeast, Stamford is ~25 miles southwest, and New York City is ~60 miles southwest. With major highways, beaches, boating, parks, museums, professional and collegiate sports, and year-round events nearby, it offers an energetic coastal lifestyle with the convenience of being within easy reach of some of the Northeast’s most desirable metropolitan destinations.
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