Medical Director – Psychiatrist

Redefining the Future Network, inc.

. Provide medical direction and oversight of clinical services .

Posted 10/7/2026contractBaltimore • Maryland • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing medical direction and oversight of clinical services, including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and development of individualized treatment plans. Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with Maryland regulations and accreditation standards.

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MD Or DO DegreeBoard Certification In PsychiatryActive Maryland Medical LicenseOutpatient Psychiatric Care ExperienceLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementClinical Policy DevelopmentQuality Improvement ActivitiesCrisis InterventionElectronic Health Record DocumentationDiagnostic AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentRisk AssessmentPsychoeducation

Soft Skills

Clinical Assessment SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative TeamworkIndependent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In PsychiatryCurrent Prescribing Credentials

Industry Keywords

Maryland RegulationsBehavioral HealthPsychiatric Rehabilitation ServicesAccreditation StandardsCommunity-Based Behavioral HealthUnderserved PopulationsSerious Mental IllnessCo-Occurring Substance Use Disorders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide medical direction and oversight of clinical services
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and program leaders to establish clinical expectations and address treatment barriers
Provide medical consultation and guidance to psychiatric providers and clinical staff
Participate in leadership meetings, treatment team meetings, and complex case consultations
Maintain availability for clinical concerns and coordinate coverage during absences
Develop and review clinical policies, medication management protocols, and urgent-care procedures
Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement activities, incident reviews, and corrective action planning
Support compliance with Maryland regulations, payer requirements, and accreditation standards
Support referrals, clinical handoffs, discharge planning, and continuity of care
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide medication management, including prescribing, adjusting, and monitoring psychotropic medications
Conduct follow-up appointments and modify treatment plans as needed
Provide psychoeducation to clients and families
Collaborate with therapists, psychiatric rehabilitation staff, case managers, and other care team members
Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough electronic health record documentation
Conduct risk assessments, crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care
Stay current with evidence-based psychiatric practices and professional standards through ongoing education

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency
Active, unrestricted Maryland medical license
Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
Current prescribing credentials and registrations appropriate to assigned duties
Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care
Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Ability to meet required on-site hours and agreed clinical consultation and leadership responsibilities
Ability to complete required credentialing and background screening
At least three years of psychiatric practice experience (preferred)
Previous leadership, clinical supervisory, or Medical Director experience (preferred)
Experience in community-based behavioral health and serving underserved populations (preferred)
Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults (preferred)
Experience treating serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders (preferred)
Familiarity with Maryland’s public behavioral health system, psychiatric rehabilitation services, and accreditation processes (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive part-time compensation based on experience and scope of responsibilities
Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend scheduling as needed, within required on-site and clinical coverage expectations
A supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team
Opportunities to guide clinical practices and strengthen quality of care
Meaningful work serving diverse and underserved communities