Lead Psychiatrist needed near Detroit, MI!

Job description

🩺 Lead Psychiatrist Opportunity
Crisis Stabilization Unit | Detroit, Michigan

📍 Detroit, MI
🕘 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚫 No Call Responsibilities
👥 Adult Patient Population

Step Into a Meaningful Leadership Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join a dynamic behavioral health team as a Lead Psychiatrist within a Crisis Stabilization Unit in the Detroit area.

This position is ideal for a provider who is passionate about both clinical excellence and leadership, and who enjoys mentoring teams, improving systems of care, and making a direct impact on patient outcomes in an acute psychiatric setting.

🌟 Position Highlights

✔ Full-time leadership opportunity
✔ Stable weekday schedule
✔ No overnight call requirements
✔ Adult-only patient population
✔ Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
✔ Opportunity to shape and optimize clinical operations
✔ Strong support staff and provider team

🧠 Leadership & Clinical Responsibilities

As Lead Psychiatrist, you will serve as both a clinical leader and frontline resource for the department by:

Providing departmental oversight and clinical guidance
Conducting chart reviews and maintaining quality standards
Supporting safe and effective prescribing practices
Acting as a consultant for complex clinical needs
Assisting with frontline coverage when needed
Collaborating with PMHNPs and weekend teams
Helping optimize workflow and unit performance
Participating in recruitment and hiring efforts

🏥 Clinical Setting
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Maximum 15-bed adult unit
Average Length of Stay: 39 hours
Addiction experience strongly preferred
Patient Care Structure
Medication Management: 15–20 minutes
New Evaluations: 45–60 minutes

💻 Technology
EMR: Odin & PCE Platform

✅ Qualifications
Board Certified Psychiatrist required
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Comfortable collaborating with APPs and multidisciplinary teams
Passion for acute psychiatric care and operational excellence

This is an outstanding opportunity to combine leadership, mentorship, and patient care in a highly impactful behavioral health environment while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

• 6 months
• Crisis Stabilization Unit
• Adults Only/No Call