Psychiatrist + Chief Medical Officer (CMO) | Arlington, TX (Dallas/DFW)

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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: [email protected]
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