Medical Director Psychiatrist

Position Overview

Join PrairieCare and transform lives through meaningful work! At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to those in need. We nurture talent in a supportive environment where you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in psychiatric healthcare. As a Medical Director Psychiatrist, you will lead clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and provide direct patient care, ensuring operational excellence throughout our service lines.

Compensation: $350,000k - $398,000k annually, depending on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader and role model for medical staff.
• Set a positive tone focused on quality care and effective cross-functional teamwork.
• Promote a healthy culture that aligns with our mission and vision, upholding company values.
• Manage provider caseloads, including arranging coverage for absences and shifts in demand.
• Provide direct clinical consultation and expert support in complex patient care decisions, including suicide prevention and care transitions.
• Collaborate with leadership to support productivity, education, compliance, and performance of providers.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of psychiatric staff, including recruitment, orientation, and training.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD) and DEA Certification.
• Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of MN.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-residency clinical experience required.
• Experience in inpatient settings.
• 5 years of Medical Director/Physician leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission standards and relevant state and federal regulations.
• Ability to treat patients across all age populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Free parking
• Free 24/7 fitness center