Join a comprehensive behavioral health program approximately 30 miles from New Haven, Connecticut, as a BC/BE Psychiatrist serving as Medical Director of a specialized Adult Mood Disorders inpatient unit.

Position Highlights

- Medical Director role for a specialized Adult Mood Disorders inpatient unit
- Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team
- Provide direct inpatient psychiatric care for adults with mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders
- Participate in resident supervision and medical student teaching
- Academic appointment eligibility through Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
- Dedicated academic time with a Psychiatry Residency Program
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No required after-hours call
- Optional moonlighting opportunities
- Access to physician leadership development and provider wellness resources
- Comprehensive behavioral health continuum including adult, dual diagnosis and child/adolescent inpatient services
- Emergency, consult-liaison, geriatric, intensive outpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
- Outpatient behavioral health clinics serving communities throughout Fairfield County

Compensation & Benefits





- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Malpractice coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

- MD or DO
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Eligible for unrestricted Connecticut medical licensure
- Interest in academic psychiatry, teaching and leadership
- Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare

Location & Lifestyle

Located along the Long Island Sound , this sought-after coastal community offers beautiful beaches, boating, sailing, fishing, scenic parks and a charming New England setting, complemented by excellent schools, upscale dining, boutique shopping and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Residents enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to major metropolitan amenities, including ~50 miles from Current York City and ~160 miles from Boston , while two Metro-North stations provide convenient rail service into Manhattan.

📌 Medical Director, Adult Mood Disorders | Coastal Connecticut - Leadership + No Call (Westport)
🏢 Britt Medical
📍 Westport