Psychiatrist Medical Director – $400,000+ | Valdosta, Georgia
Nortek Medical Staffing
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$400,000 to $490,000 annual
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Location: Valdosta, Georgia Employment Type: Full Time Specialty: Psychiatry / Medical Leadership Compensation: $400,000+ An established 140-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Valdosta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist Medical Director. This leadership role combines clinical oversight, physician support, administrative responsibilities, and direct involvement in patient care. The hospital serves patients across the lifespan, including child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, and also operates PHP and IOP programs. Nurse practitioners manage much of the routine day-to-day care, while the Medical Director provides physician leadership, supports complex cases, supervises clinical standards, and collaborates closely with hospital administration. No specific psychiatry fellowship is required. Job Responsibilities: Provide physician leadership across inpatient, PHP, and IOP services Oversee clinical quality, treatment standards, and patient safety Support and supervise nurse practitioners and other medical providers Provide consultation on complex psychiatric cases Participate in direct patient care as needed Collaborate with hospital leadership, nursing, therapy, and operations Support peer review, credentialing, compliance, and quality initiatives Participate in medical staff meetings and administrative planning Help guide treatment protocols and physician coverage Support recruitment and onboarding of medical staff Qualifications: MD or DO degree Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active Georgia medical license or willingness to obtain one Active and unrestricted DEA registration Inpatient behavioral health experience required Previous Medical Director or physician leadership experience preferred Comfortable supervising APPs and supporting a large hospital operation Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills No specific fellowship required Working Hours: Monday through Friday Full-time schedule Inpatient behavioral health setting September 2026 anticipated start date Weekend and call expectations to be discussed during the interview process Skills: Medical leadership Inpatient psychiatry APP supervision Clinical quality oversight Complex-case consultation Psychiatric evaluations Medication management Regulatory compliance Multidisciplinary collaboration Program development