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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. If you have interest in this position, please contact: Daniel Wilson In-house Physician Recruiter Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com (615) 554-0073