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Cornell Scott-Hill health
New Haven, Connecticut

Medical Director of Adult Behavioral Health Services

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • PSLF-eligible — 6% of Psychiatry listings are
  • Psychiatry listings up 41% vs the prior 30 days

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking is to add an exceptional Medical Director of Adult Behavioral Health to our growing multidisciplinary team. Psychiatrists interested in leading an Outpatient behavioral health division with a passion for excellence in patient care and dedication for underserved populations should apply.

This individual will set standards of psychiatric care and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership of BH Department and will represent Adult Behavioral Health Division as well as CS-HHC in the community agencies, boards, and other professional activities.

BH Services include: Adult Mental Health and Counseling Services, Addiction Services including MAT, Child and Family Guidance, Inpatient Detox, and Geriatric Psychiatric services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews and evaluates clinical aspects of ongoing programs working cooperatively with CMO.
  • Contributes to design and evaluation of an integrated BHD, which is established upon principles of respectful client care, quality assurance, standards of practice, and positive treatment outcomes
  • Reviews and revises clinical policies to ensure compliance and accountability to internal and external authorities, (e. g., Joint Commission, CS-HHC Board, DMHAS, DPH,)
  • Provides input to designing and implementing Performance Improvement plans, maintains quality of care and client satisfaction ratings
  • Reviews treatment plans for appropriate/effective/quality care
  • Provides direct client services. Ensures integrated continuum of services and demonstrates ethical and professional conduct at all times
  • Perform evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, group, family therapy and/or medication management as needed
  • Evaluates data relating to the bio-psychosocial consequences of physical and emotional illness, disability and/or substance abuse as required
  • Supervises APRN’s/clinical staff assigned by CMO.

Required Qualifications

Education: M.D. Licensed in State of Connecticut to provide psychiatric services. Must be Board certified in psychiatry.

Experience: Must demonstrate experience in adult MH and SA behavioral health services (applicable for Adult BH Services). Experience with multiple levels of care preferred. Supervisory/Administrative experience preferred.

Knowledge/Abilities: Demonstrates leadership, and ability to train other professionals. Ability to assist in management of related administrative activities. Familiarity with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards is helpful.

Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice. Ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction. Knowledge and skills related to assessment and treatment intervention for MH, SA and co-disordered populations. Knowledge and skills related to medication management.

Why Join Us

  • Above market and competitive salaries
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • 1 week of CME time each year
  • License reimbursement
  • HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Generous paid time off
  • COBRA Reimbursement
  • 401(k) with match up to 5 percent
  • Sign on Bonus for Bilingual candidates
  • Liability Insurance
  • We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
  • We provide continued education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. degree, be licensed in Connecticut, and be Board certified in psychiatry. Significant experience in adult mental health and substance abuse services, along with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff supervisionRegulatory complianceTreatment planningIndividual therapyGroup therapyBio-psychosocial assessment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in New Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,015/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cornell Scott-Hill health

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New Haven
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
Employee Referral Bonus Program
1 week CME time
License reimbursement