Psychiatrist Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry | Cincinnati, OH (BB)
Updated 11/09/26
45201, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
Psychiatrist Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Compensation: $350,000–$400,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling
Lead an Established Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio
An established 44-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead clinical operations while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist to combine inpatient psychiatric practice, medical leadership, and clinical oversight in an established behavioral health organization.
The hospital maintains an average census of approximately 35–39 patients and serves adult and geriatric psychiatric populations. Additional services include Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
The Medical Director will oversee psychiatric clinical operations, supervise Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help maintain high standards of clinical quality and patient care.
Job Responsibilities
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive clinical assessments.
Provide medication management and develop individualized treatment plans.
Oversee patient stabilization and monitor treatment progress.
Manage adult and geriatric patients with various psychiatric conditions.
Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of care.
Provide clinical support for patients with co-occurring substance-use disorders when needed.
Medical Leadership and Clinical Oversight
Lead and oversee psychiatric clinical operations within the hospital.
Maintain high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and treatment effectiveness.
Provide clinical direction and guidance to medical and facility staff.
Support implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
Monitor clinical performance and identify opportunities to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Advanced Practice Provider Supervision
Supervise Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Provide clinical guidance and support APP development and decision-making.
Ensure appropriate clinical oversight and coordination of patient treatment.
Promote consistent and effective psychiatric services.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient care discussions.
Coordinate patient stabilization, treatment progression, and discharge arrangements.
Promote effective communication across clinical departments.
Call and Weekend Coverage
Participate in weekend clinical coverage based on mutually agreed-upon arrangements.
Provide telephone call coverage, which may primarily involve backup responsibilities.
Coordinate coverage expectations with facility leadership.
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Ohio medical license or ability to obtain Ohio medical licensure.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience overseeing clinical operations.
Experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers, including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in adult or geriatric inpatient psychiatry.
Experience in a freestanding psychiatric hospital or behavioral health facility.
Previous Medical Director or psychiatric leadership experience.
Experience managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance-use disorders.
Familiarity with PHP and IOP treatment programs.
Experience leading interdisciplinary clinical teams and improving patient care outcomes.
Compensation and Schedule
Annual Salary: $350,000–$400,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Full-time employment with flexibility in daily scheduling.
Weekend coverage participation, with exact frequency negotiable.
Telephone call coverage, potentially limited to backup responsibilities.
Clinical support from Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Established inpatient psychiatric facility with additional outpatient treatment programs.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Competitive annual compensation of $350,000–$400,000.
Leadership opportunity within an established 44-bed psychiatric hospital.
Flexible full-time scheduling.
Adult and geriatric patient population.
Dedicated psychiatric APP support.
Opportunity to influence clinical operations and quality of care.
Additional PHP and IOP programs.
Meaningful combination of direct patient care and medical leadership.
Qualified psychiatrists interested in an inpatient leadership opportunity are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.
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