Psychiatrist / Medical Director (Acute Psychiatric Services) - Full-time

Psychiatrist / Medical Director (Acute Psychiatric Services) - Full-time ( 261638 ) We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here ). Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) at Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity to provide clinical care in APS as well as opportunity to serve as the service medical director . Our APS provides emergency services 24/7 to persons experiencing mental health crises. Our treatment team includes Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers, Psychiatric Nurses, Mental Health Workers, and Psychiatric Social Workers. The Medical Director provides medical leadership to a multidisciplinary group of clinical staff, in addition to providing direct patient care. This role serves as a liaison and clinical consultant to medical and nursing staff. The Medical Director collaborates with the administrative chair of psychiatry and service line director, managers, supervisors, clinical staff, and other medical directors on issues affecting clinical operations. In addition, the director partners with Hennepin Healthcare in strategic planning, growth, marketing, and research & development. We strive to provide an environment for continuous quality improvement, develop and maintain professional relationships within and external to the organization. Responsibilities include: Diagnosing and treating patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders Determining the nature and extend of mental disorders, and formulating a treatment program utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications Providing direct patient care to individuals with mental health as their primary diagnosis, as well as individuals suffering from a secondary mental health disturbance or illness Collaborating with, educating, and instructing other providers on the physical health issues that might impact the mental health of their patients QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications MD or equivalent foreign degree Completion of medical residency program in Psychiatry Board certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry If Board Eligible, must be certified within 4 years of employment start date Current license to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota (or eligibility) Along with a completed application, please also include a CV and Letter of Interest. Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 380-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions) . For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us. Primary Location : MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status : FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period) Shift Detail : Day Job Level : Staff Employee Status : Regular Eligible for Benefits : Yes Union/Non Union : Non-Union Min : $320K (estimate) Max : $389K (estimate) Job Posting : Sep-23-2026