Medical Director Psychiatrist – Outpatient Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Medical Director Psychiatrist – Outpatient Behavioral Health role is onsite in Brentwood, TN, part-time for 4–6 hours per week initially, with more hours as the program grows. Compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. The role supports Provive Wellness of Brentwood’s outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment program. The psychiatrist leads the medical team, oversees the medical aspects of patient care, and personally treats higher-acuity clients. Through clinical supervision, treatment-plan review, medical protocols, and direct psychiatric care, the role helps the growing program deliver coordinated and compliant behavioral health and addiction services.

What you'll do

• Supervise and guide the nurse practitioner as collaborating physician
• review and sign NP clinical documentation
• review and approve client treatment plans
• participate in treatment team meetings and provide medical direction on complex cases
• develop and maintain medical policies and protocols for prescribing, medication-assisted treatment, lab testing, and safety
• support compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards
• help recruit and onboard providers as the program grows
• evaluate and manage medication for higher-acuity clients, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders
• consult with the NP and document in the EHR.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychiatrist

medical director

outpatient behavioral health

brentwood tn

provive wellness

part-time

4–6 hours per week

addiction treatment

medication management

clinical supervision

nurse practitioner collaboration

md or do

abpn board certified

active dea registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and hours that may grow with the program
• collaborative team of therapists and medical staff
• leadership influence in building the program.

Why this role

Requires an MD or DO, active Tennessee medical license or eligibility, board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN), and active DEA registration. Addiction or co-occurring treatment experience is strongly preferred; Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry certification is a plus.

About the employer

Provive Wellness is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.