Psychiatrist + Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Arlington, TX (Dallas/DFW)

Opportunity Details
Chief Medical Officer & Psychiatrist
Millwood Hospital | Arlington, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)
Millwood Hospital, in Arlington, TX, is a leading behavioral health facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to combine executive leadership with clinical practice while helping shape the future of a well-established psychiatric hospital.
Millwood Hospital offers a comprehensive continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults with psychiatric or substance use problems. A multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals provides 24-hour mental health treatment and supervision in a structured environment for patients who need intensive chemical dependency or behavioral therapy.
The CMO serves as a key member of the hospital's senior leadership team and provides strategic medical oversight for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative physician leader committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and physician engagement.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Executive leadership role with an established behavioral health hospital.
Combination of administrative and clinical responsibilities.
Influence hospital strategy, quality initiatives, and medical staff development.
Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team.
Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
Located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering excellent schools, diverse communities, and a strong economy.
1099 Independent Contractor strongly preferred.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for hospital operations.
Lead quality, performance improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
Support physician recruitment, engagement, credentialing, and peer review activities.
Maintain an active clinical practice caring for psychiatric patients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
MD or DO degree.
Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate CMO, CMO, Chief of Psychiatry, or similar role preferred.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
Join a respected behavioral health organization and make a lasting impact on patients, providers, and the community while enjoying leadership opportunities in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Millwood Hospital is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.
Daniel Wilson
Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Direct: (615) 554-0073 |
Email: Daniel. Wilson@uhsinc. com Explore Opportunities: UHS Physician Careers