Psychiatrist & Medical Director, Inpatient Behavioral Health near Washington DC
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 Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland just outside of Washington, DC. 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.
Located just outside Washington, D.C., MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland offers providers the opportunity to practice in a diverse, high-acuity community while still enjoying the charm of Southern Maryland. The area provides easy access to D.C., Northern Virginia, Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay, with abundant waterfront recreation, historic sites, and family-friendly neighborhoods nearby. Southern Maryland is known for its strong sense of community, lower cost of living compared to surrounding metro areas, and convenient balance of suburban comfort and urban accessibility.
About the Program
Southern Maryland Hospital Center, owned and operated by MedStar Health, features:
- 24-bed adult only inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
- 12-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, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 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!
