Chief Medical Officer - Psychiatrist
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital as a Chief Medical Officer – Psychiatrist, Full-Time in New Castle, DE, US. Location: MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital, 575 S. DuPont Hwy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Treatment Network
- Leadership Role
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital as a Chief Medical Officer – Psychiatrist, Full-Time.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical leadership, oversee quality assurance, and manage medical operations at the behavioral health facility. They are responsible for direct patient care, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) and be Board certified in Psychiatry. A current, unrestricted medical license and DEA credentials are required, with previous experience as a Medical Director preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
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The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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