Medical Director
Date Posted: 7/23/2026
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Louisville-jefferson, KY
- Job Type:
- Healthcare
- Date Posted:
- 7/23/2026
Job Description
Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry
Louisville, KY & Southern Indiana
Pay: Starting at $300,000/year (Commensurate with Experience)
Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule Information
- Full-Time
- Hospital-Based Inpatient Psychiatry
- On-Call Rotation Required
Medical Director Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program
- Board Certified in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Active or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana
- Previous leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of Psychiatry, or similar role preferred
- Demonstrated inpatient psychiatry experience required
- Strong leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and regulatory compliance standards
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for hospital-based inpatient behavioral health services
- Perform psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care for hospitalized patients
- Collaborate with hospital leadership, nursing, therapists, social workers, and case management to improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
- Establish and maintain evidence-based standards for quality, safety, and psychiatric care delivery
- Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development
- Develop and implement clinical policies, treatment protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and behavioral health best practices
- Participate in medical staff meetings, committee work, and leadership initiatives
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record
- Participate in an equitable on-call rotation while supporting operational excellence across behavioral health services
Benefits
- Competitive base salary starting at $300,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid malpractice insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid CME time
- Paid time off and holidays
- Dedicated administrative support to maximize physician efficiency
- Opportunity to help expand and shape behavioral health services across Kentucky and Southern Indiana
About Crown Staffing
Crown Staffing is recruiting on behalf of Elsmere Psychiatry Group for a Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry serving Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced psychiatrist who is passionate about advancing behavioral healthcare while guiding a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional inpatient psychiatric services.
The ideal candidate is a clinically accomplished psychiatrist with proven leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care, physician engagement, and operational excellence.
Crown Staffing is a staffing and recruiting company that unites character-driven people and companies to build rewarding careers and strong organizations. In 2025, Crown Staffing employed roughly 20,000 professionals in industrial, manufacturing, administrative, and healthcare jobs countrywide. Our relationships with top employers mean you'll learn about positions you won't find elsewhere. Discover the opportunity for meaningful work and a dynamic career when you work with Crown Staffing!
Walk-ins Welcome!
Louisville Healthcare Office
5029 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
5029 Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Next Steps
Thank you for your interest in our Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry position! Once you apply, a member of the Crown Staffing Healthcare team will contact you to discuss the opportunity and answer any questions.
For more information, call or text the Louisville Healthcare office today at (502) 894-0019.
