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Job description
Newport Healthcare is seeking a Medical Director Psychiatrist to provide clinical and leadership services for our St. Cloud & Wright Co., MN Residential Treatment Programs for Adolescents & Young Adults. The Director reports to the Executive Director and will conduct initial evaluations, offer counseling, and oversee psychiatric care.
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.
Qualifications
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 residential settings is strongly preferred.
Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years of Medical Director/Physician leadership experience is required.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay range: $350,000 to $425,000, depending on education and experience.
Sign‑on bonus and relocation allowance offered.
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company‑paid life insurance
Flexible Time Off Program (including sick time)
Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Annual CME allowance
Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
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