What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Medical Director Florida position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Job Title: Psychiatric Medical Director / Principal Investigator
Location: West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach), Florida
Position Type: Full-Time, Inpatient
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Medical Director/Principal Investigator (PI) to lead our inpatient psychiatric program and oversee clinical trials at our West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach) facility. This full-time leadership position is available to start ASAP and requires a physician with demonstrated expertise in psychiatry, inpatient care, and research.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical leadership and oversight for the inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Serve as Principal Investigator for clinical trials, maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional research regulations.
- Supervise and mentor psychiatric staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical teams.
- Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs to ensure integrity, safety, and effectiveness of clinical trial protocols.
- Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing management in the inpatient setting.
- Review and approve study-related documentation, adverse event reporting, and regulatory submissions.
- Foster a collaborative environment between clinical care and research initiatives.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
- Represent the program at internal and external meetings, conferences, and community outreach events.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Active or eligible Florida medical license.
- Prior experience as a Medical Director and/or Principal Investigator in clinical trials required.
- Strong background in inpatient psychiatry, including acute care and crisis stabilization.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, and IRB guidelines.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Malpractice coverage provided.
- CME allowance and professional development support.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Paid time off and holidays.
Schedule:
- Full-time, primarily inpatient with clinical trial oversight.
- Monday – Friday, with some on-call responsibilities as needed