Medical Director Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$350k–$425k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
What You’ll Do
Serve as Medical Director Psychiatrist at our St. Cloud & Wright Co., MN Residential Treatment Programs for Adolescents & Young Adults. This role encompasses clinical & leadership responsibilities. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director of Psychiatry provides initial evaluations of residents with mental or emotional problems. Offers counseling and psychotherapy to clients in distress.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a dedicated mental health team to oversee psychiatric care for all residents.
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours of admission.
- Attend to residents requiring psychiatric assistance during treatment.
- Facilitate staff training on key psychiatric issues and standards.
- Liaise with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and outreach teams to build relationships with hospitals.
- Manage a caseload and document patient encounters through progress notes and EMR.
- Provide support for patient admissions, including initial evaluations and assessments.
- Maintain excellent communication with families and outpatient providers.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and assist with utilization reviews.
- Ensure compliance with Physician Collaborative Agreements and provide age-appropriate care.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Education: Doctorate in Medicine (MD) required.
- Board Certification: Board Certified in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with adolescent psychiatry is required.
- Residential Experience: Experience in a residential settings is strongly preferred.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of Medical Director/Physician leadership experience is required.
- Compensation range for this position is $350,000k to $425,000k, depending on education and experience.
Sign On Bonus & Relocation Allowance Offered
We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) and be Board Certified in Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a medical or physician role is required, with a strong preference for experience in residential settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$388k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $393k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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