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Location: Westport, CT Westport, Connecticut is an idyllic coastal community nestled between Boston and New York City, offering residents access to beautiful shoreline living, outstanding schools, and vibrant cultural amenities. With four distinct seasons and a charming New England atmosphere, Westport provides an exceptional quality of life for professionals seeking the perfect balance between a thriving career and enriching personal life. Facility: This behavioral health facility is one of the largest psychiatric service lines in Connecticut, serving over 2,500 individuals annually across multiple clinical sites. The facility features a 76-bed free-standing inpatient psychiatric service with adult, dual diagnosis, and child/adolescent programs, complemented by a comprehensive continuum of ED, consult-liaison, and outpatient services. As part of the largest and most integrated behavioral health system in New England, this facility offers psychiatrists the opportunity to practice within a nationally respected, physician-led environment that includes seven acute care hospitals and one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the region. Opportunity: Physician - Psychiatry Job Details: - Serve as Staff Psychiatrist within a general psychiatry inpatient unit, functioning as a critical member of a collaborative and experienced care team - Participate in direct patient care on the inpatient adult psychiatric unit - Supervise psychiatry residents and provide teaching for medical students in an academic environment - Eligible for academic appointment through an affiliated medical school commensurate with appointments and promotions processes - Join a mature and collegial faculty peer group within a progressive, physician-led organization - Practice within a deeply embedded culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation with a focus on the highest quality of care - Board Eligible or Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry required - MD or DO from an accredited medical school required - Must be eligible for unrestricted Connecticut medical licensure and DEA registration - Demonstrated commitment to high-quality inpatient psychiatric care required - Strong leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills required Compensation: Employed salary with benefits.