Medical Director Psychiatrist | Hybrid | 1099 Flexibility
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) for Starfish Family Services in Westland, Michigan. This is a part-time, hybrid role focused on behavioral health, offering 1099 flexibility. The position involves providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for children and adults. The Medical Director will offer clinical leadership, consultation, and oversight to the Behavioral Health team, delivering both in-person and telehealth services. Collaboration with clinicians and leadership is key to improving quality, clinical outcomes, and patient care. Responsibilities also include participating in treatment committees, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and assisting with staff development, peer review, and clinical education. The role offers a flexible 1099 schedule averaging 20-30 hours per week based on caseload.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Child Psychiatry Preferred
- Substance Abuse Certification Preferred
- Experience with Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health Preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Hybrid In-Person & Telehealth Practice
- Clinical Leadership Opportunity
- Collaborative Behavioral Health Team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
