Psychiatry Physician

About the role

The Medical Director will serve as both a clinical attending psychiatrist and the operational leader of the behavioral health service line.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serve on the Medical Executive Committee and/or Behavioral Health Council
• Act as escalation point for clinical and administrative issues
• Be the 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

MD or DO degree

Current Maryland medical license

ACGME accredited residency training in Psychiatry

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

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

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

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