Medical Director - Psychiatrist
Job Description
About the Role
Join West Pines Behavioral Hospital as a Medical Director - Psychiatrist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Fri West Pines Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Westminster, CO, provides specialized care for adolescents ages 13
- 17, adults age 18 and older, and seniors age 55 and older who are living with mental health concerns and co
- occurring substance use disorders. Our comprehensive approach is tailored to each age group, addressing the mental, physical, emotional, and social aspects of well
- being to promote holistic healing. We are currently seeking a Full
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
- Board certified in Psychiatry required.
- Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred.
- Licenses/Certifications: Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $285K - $350K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with West Pines Behavioral Hospital in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Medical Director - Psychiatrist position at West Pines Behavioral Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at West Pines Behavioral Hospital is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
West Pines Behavioral Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $285k to $350k annually.
This is approximately 6% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Westminster, Colorado.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($285k–$350k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Medical Leadership, Quality Assurance, Medical Management, Protocol Definition, Direct Patient Care, Staff Supervision, Liaison, Policy Adherence. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Director is responsible for leadership, quality assurance, supervision, and overall medical management of the facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role involves defining protocols, providing direct patient care, supervising clinical staff, and managing facil...
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Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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