Medical Director (Psychiatrist)

Job overview

The Medical Director (Psychiatrist) position is onsite in Denver, CO. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as highly competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and board certifications. The role supports an established behavioral healthcare organization’s adult residential and partial hospitalization programs for people experiencing substance use disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses. This physician leader combines direct psychiatric care with clinical oversight to guide treatment teams, supervise psychiatric providers, and maintain consistent standards of care. The role also supports quality, regulatory compliance, and development of evidence-based psychiatric programs.

What you'll do

• Provide psychiatric and medical oversight across residential and partial hospitalization programs
• conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide direct patient care
• consult on complex psychiatric and addiction-related cases
• oversee medication management and psychiatric interventions
• participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning
• supervise and mentor psychiatric providers
• support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical program development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical director

psychiatrist

denver co

behavioral health

addiction treatment

residential programs

partial hospitalization

direct patient care

physician leadership

board-certified psychiatry

relocation assistance

full-time onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Relocation assistance
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• licensure and DEA support
• continuing medical education support
• malpractice coverage.

Why this role

Board certification in Psychiatry and an active DEA registration are required; Colorado medical licensure or eligibility and willingness to obtain it are required. Relocation assistance is available. Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry board certification is strongly preferred.

About the employer

10X Recruitment is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.