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Job description
The Refuge, A Healing Place is a premier residential treatment center dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence‑based care for adults facing mental health challenges, trauma, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders. Our multidisciplinary team is deeply committed to helping patients achieve lasting healing and recovery in a supportive, therapeutic environment.
Position: Medical Director – Psychiatrist
Compensation
$275,000–$300,000 annually
Why Join Us?
Lead both the clinical strategy and day‑to‑day psychiatric care for a complex dual‑diagnosis patient population. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend executive leadership, team mentorship, and direct patient care while driving high‑quality outcomes within a premier residential treatment setting.
What We’re Looking For
A collaborative, patient‑centered leader committed to evidence‑based care
Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making capabilities
Passion for integrated, trauma‑informed treatment approaches
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Key Responsibilities
Ensure quality, efficiency, and management of service delivery within the facility
Define protocols and assist in decision‑making regarding medical and clinical care of patients
Provide direct patient care and support other departments with physician interactions
Directly supervise medical, clinical, administrative, and support staff
Serve as liaison between medical staff, facility staff, corporate staff, and organizational leadership
Monitor and supervise staff adherence to established medical and clinical policies
Provide backup call coverage
Teach and develop training programs for personnel
Obtain physical exams, patient histories, and request diagnostic testing, evaluations, and medications
Manage behavioral and mental health treatment, maintaining accurate records per federal, state, and institutional regulations
Oversee facility finances, including budgets, billing, and spending
Develop organizational goals, strategies, and policies to achieve objectives
Approve, implement, and update general policies, protocols, and procedures of the facility
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing state
Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions, in accordance with state regulations
About Acadia Healthcare
Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Network is one of the nation’s leading providers of behavioral healthcare services, operating 258 locations across 38 states and employing approximately 23,500 individuals. The network offers a full continuum of care including detoxification, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatric services, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient programs.
23,500 employees
11,400 beds
258 locations
38 states
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Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
~23,500 Employees
~11,400 Beds
258 Locations
38 States
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal, and local laws.
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Worksite address
ocklawaha, FL, 32183, US
Who can apply
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