Physician Psychiatry - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Psychiatry Physician – Medical Director Opening in Baltimore, MDLocation: Baltimore, MD – Major metropolitan area accessEmployment Type: Full-time, permanent positionPosition Type: Employed, Hospital-Based, Academic Leadership Position OverviewSeeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services while also holding an academic leadership role as Clerkship Director for Psychiatry. This position combines administrative leadership, clinical care, and academic responsibilities within a growing behavioral health program.The role includes providing outpatient psychiatric care to adolescents and adults, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, and leading strategic development of behavioral health services across the system. The candidate will also direct medical student education within the psychiatry clerkship at a regional medical campus affiliated with a medical school.

Qualifications / Candidate Requirements MD or DO from an accredited medical school Board Certified in General Psychiatry or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Eligible for Maryland medical license and DEA certification 3–5 years of clinical and academic experience preferred, ideally in ambulatory or community settings Experience with interventional modalities such as TMS or ketamine therapy is valued Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills Position Highlights / Opportunity Highlights Dual leadership role combining administrative, clinical, and academic responsibilities Oversight of outpatient behavioral health programs and multidisciplinary teams including APPs, therapists, and nursing staff Opportunity to help develop and expand community behavioral health services Strategic initiative to build a Center of Excellence for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Academic appointment with teaching responsibilities for third- and fourth-year medical students Participation in curriculum development, student evaluation, and educational programming Involvement in quality improvement initiatives, operational planning, and program development Compensation & Benefits Guaranteed base salary: $300,000 – $350,000 depending on specialty, board certification, and experience Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 403(b) retirement plan and 457(b) deferred compensation plan Medical malpractice coverage with tail CME allowance and professional development resources Medical staff dues and credentialing fees reimbursed Paid time off and holidays Life insurance Relocation assistance available Fitness center membership discounts Free parking Practice / Program Details Behavioral health service line offering inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization services Programs include substance use treatment, consultation-liaison psychiatry, and emergency psychiatric care Collaborative leadership structure working with departmental and system leadership Opportunity to lead outreach, community engagement, and service expansion initiatives Community OverviewBaltimore offers a dynamic blend of city living and suburban communities with access to major cultural attractions and outdoor recreation. The region provides convenient access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City by rail. Residents enjoy nearby Chesapeake Bay activities, coastal beaches, mountain recreation, and ski resorts within driving distance.