What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director (Psychiatrist) – Flexible Leadership Role position at Lacey Speaks?
Most Medical Director roles come with full-time pressure, heavy admin, and long hours. This one doesn’t.
This is a part-time leadership opportunity designed for a psychiatrist who wants to:
- Stay clinically engaged
- Have a voice in care delivery
- Work with a meaningful patient population
- Without taking on a full-time administrative load
What Makes This Different:
You’re not stepping into a rigid system, you’re stepping into a role where your clinical perspective actually shapes how care is delivered.
- Blend of direct patient care leadership
- Work with both children and adults, including complex behavioral health cases
- Influence treatment approaches, not just execute them
- Collaborate with a team that values psychiatric input
The Right Fit Isn’t Just About Credentials.
Yes, you need to be a licensed Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in Michigan.
But the real fit is someone who:
- Has worked with diverse and complex populations
- Understands substance use and dual diagnosis
- Is comfortable being present, visible, and onsite
- Wants a role that feels impactful without being overwhelming
- Why People Consider This Role
- You may already be working full-time and want something more meaningful on the side
- You may be stepping back from a high-pressure environment
- You may want leadership without giving up clinical work
- Structure
20–30 hours/week (based on caseload)
Onsite in Westland, MI
Mix of clinical care leadership responsibilities
If you’ve been looking for a role that lets you stay in the work without being consumed by it, this is worth a conversation.