Medical Director of Psychiatry – Adult & Geriatric Behavioral Health | OH (BB)
Updated 11/11/26
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
An established inpatient behavioral health facility in Ohio is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide direct patient care, clinical oversight, and medical leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys combining inpatient psychiatric practice with leadership responsibilities, including supervising Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and guiding clinical operations.
The facility is an established 44-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital, currently maintaining an average census of approximately 35–39 patients. The organization serves adult and geriatric psychiatric populations and also offers Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining clinical quality, supporting interdisciplinary teams, overseeing advanced practice providers, and ensuring effective patient care and treatment outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
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 a range of 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 leadership, 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 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 APPs to maintain 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 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
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 of $350,000–$400,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Full-time employment with flexibility in daily scheduling.
Negotiable weekend coverage frequency.
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 inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Combination of direct patient care and medical leadership.
Adult and geriatric psychiatric patient population.
Dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant support.
Flexible full-time scheduling.
Additional PHP and IOP treatment programs.
Opportunity to influence clinical operations and patient care quality.
Immediate consideration for qualified candidates.
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