Medical Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health
Job at a glance
Job description
CareMind Health, the clinical services affiliate of Mindoula Health, is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a psychiatrist who is passionate about clinical excellence, quality improvement, and building high-performing psychiatric programs within a hospital setting.
About the Program
St. Mary’s Hospital, owned and operated by MedStar Health, features:
- 12-bed adult only inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
- 10-slot adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Active consult-liaison service covering medical floors and the Emergency Department
Responsibilities
The Medical Director will serve as both a clinical attending psychiatrist and the operational leader of the behavioral health service line.
Leadership
- Serve as Medical Director for the inpatient behavioral health program
- Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives
- Represent psychiatry at facility and executive meetings
- Ensure provider volume and quality expectations are met
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance of psychiatric providers and APPs
- Participate in service line development and expansion
- Serve on the Medical Executive Committee and/or Behavioral Health Council
- Act as escalation point for clinical and administrative issues
Clinical
- Serve as weekday attending psychiatrist for the inpatient BHU and adult PHP
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds and guide treatment planning
- Complete initial and discharge evaluations, involuntary documentation, and complex consults (including capacity assessments)
- Provide psychiatry consults in the Emergency Department and medical-surgical units
- Supervise Advanced Practice Providers, including incident-to billing when applicable
- Complete documentation same day with ≥95% compliance
- Submit billing within 24 hours
- Support medical student and resident education as applicable
What We’re Looking For
- Board-Certified Psychiatrist
- Minimum of 3 years of psychiatry experience
- Strong inpatient psychiatry and consult-liaison background
- Leadership experience or demonstrated interest in leadership development
- Comfort serving as a prominent medical staff member
- Commitment to quality improvement and documentation excellence
Why Join Mindoula?
At Mindoula, we are not simply participating in the evolution of mental health care — we are actively leading it. We understand firsthand the challenges within today’s psychiatric system, which is why we are building a model that prioritizes clinical integrity, measurable outcomes, and physician leadership. We partner with respected hospital systems to deliver high-quality, performance-driven psychiatric services. Our physicians practice in environments designed for impact — where leadership is supported, operational expectations are clear, and patient care remains the central focus. We believe physicians deserve more than a role. They deserve structure, autonomy, financial transparency, and meaningful support.
Exceptional Benefits & Compensation Structure
- Generous paid time off that allows for true work-life balance
- 401(k) with employer match to support long-term financial security
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D protection
- Full malpractice coverage (with tail) provided
- W-2 salaried position with predictable, structured hours
- Core weekday schedule (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
- Optional call structure that is fully flexible and adjustable at your discretion
This is a physician-led, professionally supported environment where your leadership is valued and your time is respected. If you are ready to practice psychiatry in a system that is organized, outcomes-driven, and built for sustainability — we would welcome the conversation. Join us in reshaping the future of psychiatric care!