# Psychiatric Medical Director Florida

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Miami, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Docs - EAST

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## Description

**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