Psychiatry Physician
BAS Healthcare Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Westport, CT Full-time Psychiatrist
At a glance
Psychiatrist role posted by BAS Healthcare, a recruiter. Westport, CT · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $294,375–$350,000 across the United States.
Estimated pay
BAS Healthcare has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$294,375 – $350,000
What the middle half of psychiatrist roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 132 postings that stated pay, median $322,701. Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
RolePsychiatrist
LocationWestport, CT
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 4, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Lead an Adult Mood Disorders inpatient unit while providing psychiatric care with a multidisciplinary team
- Treat adults with mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders in the inpatient setting
- Supervise residents and teach medical students through the psychiatry residency program
- Use dedicated academic time for teaching and work with the established residency program
What you bring
- An MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in psychiatry
- Eligibility for an unrestricted Connecticut medical license
- Interest in academic psychiatry, teaching and leadership
Who this fits
This medical director role suits a psychiatrist interested in inpatient care, team leadership and teaching. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, with no required after-hours call; optional moonlighting is available.
From the recruiter
Location:
Westport, CT
Westport, Connecticut offers a stunning coastal lifestyle perfectly situated between New York City and Boston, featuring nationally recognized schools, vibrant cultural attractions, and a thriving community that provides an exceptional quality of life. This picturesque New England town combines professional opportunity with the charm of coastal living, making it an ideal destination for physicians seeking both career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Facility:
This facility is one of Connecticut's largest and most comprehensive behavioral health programs, operating as a 76-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital that serves as the flagship behavioral health service line for the Fairfield region. The facility offers a full continuum of care including adult, dual diagnosis, and child/adolescent inpatient services, Emergency Department and consult-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and outpatient behavioral health clinics throughout Fairfield County. It also serves as a primary teaching hospital for a respected medical school's psychiatry residency program.
Opportunity:
Physician - Psychiatry
Job Details:
Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.
Westport, CT
Westport, Connecticut offers a stunning coastal lifestyle perfectly situated between New York City and Boston, featuring nationally recognized schools, vibrant cultural attractions, and a thriving community that provides an exceptional quality of life. This picturesque New England town combines professional opportunity with the charm of coastal living, making it an ideal destination for physicians seeking both career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Facility:
This facility is one of Connecticut's largest and most comprehensive behavioral health programs, operating as a 76-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital that serves as the flagship behavioral health service line for the Fairfield region. The facility offers a full continuum of care including adult, dual diagnosis, and child/adolescent inpatient services, Emergency Department and consult-liaison psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and outpatient behavioral health clinics throughout Fairfield County. It also serves as a primary teaching hospital for a respected medical school's psychiatry residency program.
Opportunity:
Physician - Psychiatry
Job Details:
- Medical Director leadership role within a specialized Adult Mood Disorders Inpatient Unit
- Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team in providing direct inpatient psychiatric care
- Provide care to adults experiencing mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders
- Participate in resident supervision and medical student teaching
- Academic appointment eligibility through an affiliated university medical school
- Dedicated academic time with an established Psychiatry Residency Program
- Monday through Friday schedule with no required after-hours call
- Optional moonlighting opportunities available for additional income
- Access to a Provider Leadership Development Institute and Office of Provider Wellness
- MD or DO degree required; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Must be eligible for unrestricted Connecticut medical license
- Interest in academic psychiatry, teaching, and leadership required
- Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare
Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.