Psychiatry - Outpatient Neurobehavioral Psychiatrist - Assistant Professor

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated & experienced Psychiatric Outpatient MD to join our neurobehavioral psychiatry team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in an outpatient setting, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, & treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions in patients with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, & other neurodevelopmental disorders. The neurobehavioral psychiatry outpatient clinic is part of a continuum of care including specialized inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, & therapy services.  The neurobehavioral outpatient team is supported with a dedicated nursing / MA team, behavioral health specialists, social work, & care management.  Multidisciplinary clinics are also supported by neurology, genetics, speech therapy, & occupational therapy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations & assessments for new & returning outpatients.

• Develop & implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management & psychotherapy as appropriate.

• Provide crisis intervention & stabilization for acute psychiatric conditions presenting in the outpatient setting.

• Maintain accurate & timely medical records in compliance with hospital & regulatory standards.

• Engage in continuous professional development & stay current with advancements in the field of psychiatry.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.

• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio.

• Experience in outpatient or neurobehavioral psychiatry preferred.

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth & development.

• Supportive & collaborative work environment, including nurses, behavior specialists, therapists, social workers, care managers, & more.

• Opportunities for involvement in research & resident/fellow education.

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• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

• Competitive retirement plans  

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

• Physical and mental health wellness programs  

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type 

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability