Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry
Crown Staffing
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Clarksville, IN · Posted October 5, 2026
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About the job
Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry
Clarksville, IN
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 Certification in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Active or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in 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 staff, therapists, social workers, and case management teams 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, committees, 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 within 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 lead and expand inpatient behavioral health services in the Clarksville area.
About the Medical Director Role
Crown Staffing is recruiting on behalf of Elsmere Psychiatry Group for a Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry in Clarksville, IN. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced psychiatrist who is passionate about advancing behavioral healthcare while guiding a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing 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.
About Crown Staffing
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!
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Louisville Healthcare Office 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.