Psychiatrist + Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Arlington, TX (Dallas/DFW)

Universal Health Services • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Millwood Hospital, in Arlington, TX, is a leading behavioral health facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader to combine executive leadership with clinical practice while helping shape the future of a well-established psychiatric hospital. Millwood Hospital offers a comprehensive continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults with psychiatric or substance use problems. A multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals provides 24-hour mental health treatment and supervision in a structured environment for patients who need intensive chemical dependency or behavioral therapy. The CMO serves as a key member of the hospital's senior leadership team and provides strategic medical oversight for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative physician leader committed to clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient safety, and physician engagement.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate CMO, CMO, Chief of Psychiatry, or similar role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for hospital operations.
• Lead quality, performance improvement, risk management, and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Support physician recruitment, engagement, credentialing, and peer review activities.
• Maintain an active clinical practice caring for psychiatric patients across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree