Psychiatrist Medical Director – $350K–$400K | Inpatient Psychiatry | Cincinnati, OH HZ
Updated 11/10/26
$350,000
– $400,000
yearly
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
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description:
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced and qualified Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead clinical operations at an established 44-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with clinical oversight and medical leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide inpatient psychiatric services, oversee clinical quality, supervise advanced practice providers, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and treatment outcomes.
The facility currently maintains an average census of approximately 35–39 patients and serves an adult and geriatric psychiatric population. Additional services include Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
This position offers competitive compensation, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to influence clinical operations within an established behavioral health organization.
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced and qualified Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead clinical operations at an established 44-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with clinical oversight and medical leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide inpatient psychiatric services, oversee clinical quality, supervise advanced practice providers, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and treatment outcomes.
The facility currently maintains an average census of approximately 35–39 patients and serves an adult and geriatric psychiatric population. Additional services include Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
This position offers competitive compensation, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to influence clinical operations within an established behavioral health organization.
Job Responsibilities
Psychiatric Patient Care:
Conduct inpatient 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 a range of psychiatric conditions.
Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate 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.
Establish and maintain high standards of clinical quality, patient safety, and treatment effectiveness.
Provide clinical leadership, direction, and guidance to medical and facility staff.
Support the 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 and provide clinical guidance to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Support APP development, clinical decision-making, and quality of care.
Ensure appropriate clinical oversight and coordination of patient treatment.
Collaborate with advanced practice providers to maintain consistent and effective psychiatric services.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Work closely 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 and collaboration across clinical departments.
Call and Weekend Coverage:
Participate in weekend clinical coverage according to mutually agreed-upon arrangements.
Provide telephone call coverage, which may primarily involve backup responsibilities.
Coordinate coverage expectations with facility leadership to support continuity of patient care.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
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 working 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.
Working Hours
Skills
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychiatric Diagnosis
- Medication Management
- Adult Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Medical Directorship
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Operations
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Hospital Management
- Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Supervision
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervision
- Physician Assistant Supervision
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Stabilization
- Clinical Quality Assurance
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Dual Diagnosis
- Substance Use Disorders
- PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)
- IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program)
- Clinical Oversight
- Medical Staff Supervision
Compensation and Schedule:
The position offers an annual salary ranging from $350,000 to $400,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Additional position details include:
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?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced psychiatrist seeking a combination of direct patient care, medical leadership, and clinical oversight.
The Psychiatrist Medical Director will have the opportunity to lead an established inpatient behavioral health facility, supervise advanced practice providers, influence clinical operations, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality psychiatric care.
Key benefits include:
Competitive annual compensation of $350,000–$400,000.
Flexible full-time scheduling.
Established 44-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Adult and geriatric patient population.
Dedicated psychiatric APP support.
Leadership opportunity with meaningful clinical responsibilities.
Additional PHP and IOP programs.
Immediate consideration for qualified candidates.
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