Medical Director, Psychiatrist

Purple Cow Recruiting

Medical Director Psychiatrist delivering psychiatric care and providing clinical leadership for a behavioral health team in a hybrid role. Serving children and adults in a flexible schedule environment.

Posted 7/14/2026part-timeWestland • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care for diverse patient populations, including children and adults. Possesses strong clinical leadership skills and a commitment to improving quality and outcomes in behavioral health.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or DOBoard Certified PsychiatristActive Michigan Medical LicenseFive Years Of Psychiatric ExperienceExperience Treating Substance Use Disorders

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementTelehealth ServicesClinical LeadershipQuality Improvement InitiativesBehavior Treatment CommitteesPeer ReviewClinical Education

Soft Skills

CollaborationComfortable Working With Diverse Patient Populations

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In Child PsychiatrySubstance Abuse Certification

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthWayne County Behavioral Health PopulationDetroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for children and adults
Serve as Medical Director providing clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight to the Behavioral Health team
Deliver both in-person and telehealth psychiatric services based on patient and program needs
Collaborate with behavioral health clinicians and leadership to improve quality, clinical outcomes, and patient care
Participate in behavior treatment committees, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities
Assist with psychiatric staff development, peer review, and clinical education
Flexible 1099 schedule averaging 20-30 hours per week based on caseload

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO REQUIRED
Board Certified Psychiatrist REQUIRED
Active Michigan Medical License REQUIRED
Minimum Five Years of Psychiatric Experience REQUIRED
Experience Treating Children and Adults REQUIRED
Experience Treating Substance Use Disorders REQUIRED
Ability to Provide In-Person and Telehealth Services REQUIRED
Knowledge of the Wayne County Behavioral Health Population REQUIRED
Comfortable Working with Diverse Patient Populations REQUIRED
Reliable Transportation REQUIRED
Board Certification in Child Psychiatry Preferred
Substance Abuse Certification Preferred
Experience with Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Schedule
Hybrid In-Person & Telehealth Practice
Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Collaborative Behavioral Health Team