Chief Medical Officer | Behavioral Health Hospital | Scranton, PA
Updated 3/30/26
Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Chief Medical Officer - Behavioral Health
Geisinger | Northeast Pennsylvania
We are excited to partner with Geisinger to recruit a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for its Behavioral Health Hospital in Northeast Pennsylvania. This is a key physician leadership role with significant impact across Luzerne and Lackawanna/Wyoming Counties.
Position Overview
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the psychiatric service line, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of physician providers and advanced practice clinicians. This leader will be instrumental in supporting psychiatry team members, advancing models of care, and sustaining service excellence across the region.
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Facility & Program Highlights
• 92-bed behavioral health hospital
• Average Daily Census: 80-84 patients
• Comprehensive services, including intensive outpatient programs
• Medical staff oversight: 7 physician providers plus a team of APPs
• Psychiatry residency program:
o 3 residents per year, with planned growth to 5 residents annually
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Required Qualifications
• MD or DO with completed residency in Psychiatry
• Active Board Certification
• Eligible for or able to obtain Pennsylvania medical license and DEA
• Minimum 7 years of post-residency/fellowship clinical experience
• Current or prior leadership experience in an outpatient or health system setting
• Willingness to actively practice clinically as part of the role
________________________________________
Learn More
For additional details or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact:
Mark Dotson
Director, Executive Search
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📅 Schedule a call: [Register to View]
Geisinger | Northeast Pennsylvania
We are excited to partner with Geisinger to recruit a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for its Behavioral Health Hospital in Northeast Pennsylvania. This is a key physician leadership role with significant impact across Luzerne and Lackawanna/Wyoming Counties.
Position Overview
The Chief Medical Officer will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the psychiatric service line, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of physician providers and advanced practice clinicians. This leader will be instrumental in supporting psychiatry team members, advancing models of care, and sustaining service excellence across the region.
________________________________________
Facility & Program Highlights
• 92-bed behavioral health hospital
• Average Daily Census: 80-84 patients
• Comprehensive services, including intensive outpatient programs
• Medical staff oversight: 7 physician providers plus a team of APPs
• Psychiatry residency program:
o 3 residents per year, with planned growth to 5 residents annually
________________________________________
Required Qualifications
• MD or DO with completed residency in Psychiatry
• Active Board Certification
• Eligible for or able to obtain Pennsylvania medical license and DEA
• Minimum 7 years of post-residency/fellowship clinical experience
• Current or prior leadership experience in an outpatient or health system setting
• Willingness to actively practice clinically as part of the role
________________________________________
Learn More
For additional details or to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact:
Mark Dotson
Director, Executive Search
📧 [Register to View]
📅 Schedule a call: [Register to View]
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service