What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist + Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Arlington, TX (Dallas/DFW) position at Millwood Hospital?
Chief Medical Officer & Psychiatrist
Millwood Hospital | Arlington, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex)
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.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Executive leadership role with an established behavioral health hospital.
- Combination of administrative and clinical responsibilities.
- Influence hospital strategy, quality initiatives, and medical staff development.
- Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team.
- Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering excellent schools, diverse communities, and a strong economy.
- 1099 Independent Contractor strongly preferred.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- MD or DO degree.
- Board Certified in Psychiatry.
- Eligible for Texas medical licensure.
- Prior leadership experience as a Medical Director, Associate CMO, CMO, Chief of Psychiatry, or similar role preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
Join a respected behavioral health organization and make a lasting impact on patients, providers, and the community while enjoying leadership opportunities in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Millwood Hospital is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.
Daniel Wilson
Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
📞 Direct: (615) 554-0073 |
✉️ Email: Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com
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