Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Louisiana

Medical Director Psychiatry jobs in Louisiana are open across New Orleans, Gretna, and Gonzales and other Louisiana metros, with employers like Lafayette Health Ventures, ChenMed, and Ochsner Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17+
Top employerLafayette Health Ventures
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring5
Work type94% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Jobot
Medical Director
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Jobot
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Medical Director
Jobot
Gonzales, Louisiana
Medical Specialists
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$370k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Ochsner Health
Medical Director, Nephrology Transplant
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Medical Director, Nephrology Transplant
Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
Medical Director, Nephrology Transplant
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Medical Director, Nephrology Transplant
Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Other

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Lafayette Health Ventures
Physician- Research Medical Director, Oncology Service Line
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Lafayette Health Ventures
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Physician- Research Medical Director, Oncology Service Line
Lafayette Health Ventures
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
Associate's

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Ochsner Health
Physician - Medical Director Heart Transplant and LVAD
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Ochsner Health
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Physician - Medical Director Heart Transplant and LVAD
Ochsner Health
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
12 jobs
Gretna
2 jobs
Gonzales
1 jobs
Shreveport
1 jobs
Ville Platte
1 jobs

Medical Director Psychiatry Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Lafayette Health Ventures
    Lafayette Health Ventures5
  • ChenMed
    ChenMed4
  • Ochsner Health
    Ochsner Health4
  • Home Health
    Home Health1
  • Jobot
    Jobot1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services14
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical director psychiatry jobs across Louisiana.

  • Board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of the position
  • Five or more years of clinical psychiatry experience with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities
  • Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, or state behavioral health regulatory compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training programs
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in psychiatric or behavioral health settings

Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical director psychiatry jobs are there in Louisiana?

There are 17+ medical director psychiatry openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Orleans, Gretna, and Gonzales. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.

How much do medical director psychiatries make in Louisiana?

Medical director psychiatries in Louisiana earn a median of about $345,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $190,550 for the lowest 10% to over $443,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Louisiana cities have the most medical director psychiatry jobs?

New Orleans, Gretna, and Gonzales have the most medical director psychiatry openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire medical director psychiatrys in Louisiana?

Employers hiring medical director psychiatrys in Louisiana include Lafayette Health Ventures, ChenMed, and Ochsner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote medical director psychiatry jobs in Louisiana?

Yes. About 6% of medical director psychiatry openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.

How do I apply for medical director psychiatry jobs in Louisiana?

You can apply to medical director psychiatry jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.

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