Medical Director

About Us

We are a state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing high-acuity behavioral health services in a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment. Our hospital treats adults with complex psychiatric conditions, often with co-occurring substance use disorders, and we deliver evidence-based, compassionate care through a multidisciplinary team.

Position Overview

The Medical Director will serve as the clinical leader for our psychiatric hospital, overseeing the delivery of high-quality inpatient psychiatric care. This individual will provide direct psychiatric services, supervise clinical staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide program development aligned with ASAM 4.0 standards.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role in Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for patients with acute psychiatric conditions.
• Oversee and coordinate medical and psychiatric care across the hospital, ensuring alignment with ASAM 4.0 standards.
• Lead and supervise the medical team, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other prescribing clinicians.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and case management teams to ensure integrated, patient-centered care.
• Establish and monitor clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and outcome measures.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards (JCAHO, CMS, ASAM, etc.).
• Participate in staffing, recruitment, credentialing, and professional development of clinical staff.
• Act as liaison with community providers, referral partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and hospital leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Current, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• Minimum 35 years of clinical leadership or supervisory experience in a psychiatric inpatient or hospital setting.
• Experience with high-acuity psychiatric populations; co-occurring and addiction medicine experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, regulatory compliance, and behavioral health best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine.
• Experience directing inpatient psychiatric or dual-diagnosis programs.
• Demonstrated track record of clinical innovation and quality improvement.