Medical Director - Crisis Services Lead. Inspire. Transform Crisis Care.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Medical Director of Crisis Services to oversee psychiatric care across our Crisis Receiving Center, which includes a 40-chair crisis receiving center, serving individuals in a mental health or substance use crisis and a 16-bed voluntary crisis stabilization unit, in collaboration with our on-site medically managed withdrawal program, working side-by-side with a passionate multidisciplinary team
This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to directly shape the future of behavioral health in our community.
What You'll Do
- Promote a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to crisis assessment, stabilization, and treatment.
- Foster a culture of respect, engagement, and collaboration that supports individuals across a wide range of behavioral health and substance use needs.
- Support low-barrier access to evidence-based psychiatric and addiction treatment services.
- Provide clinical leadership and direct psychiatric care within crisis services.
- Supervise and mentor clinical staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, prescribe medications, and oversee treatment planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
- Monitor program outcomes, support quality improvement, and contribute to organizational strategy.
- Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as needed.
Working Conditions
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking within a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to respond rapidly to emergencies.
- Occasional lifting of patients or equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity required for assessments and communication.
- Exposure to individuals in acute psychiatric distress.
- Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO).
- Board Certification in Psychiatry (required).
- Ohio Medical License (or eligibility).
- Addiction Psychiatry Board Certification (preferred).
- At least 3 years' experience in crisis services, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
- Leadership and management experience in behavioral health preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care that respects individual goals, promotes engagement, and reduces barriers to treatment
Comprehensive Benefits Package AvailableTime Off & Work-Life Balance
- Up to 30 days of PTO annually
- 9 paid holidays including: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
- 1 floating holiday of your choice annually
Retirement & Financial Wellness
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution (begins first of month following nine months of service
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for additional tax-deferred savings
Professional Development & Additional Benefits
- Executive coaching to support your leadership growth available
- Employee Assistance Program
