Medical Director- Outpatient Mental Health Center

Kindred Treatment Center | Manchester / Hampstead, Maryland

Kindred Treatment Center is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) specializing in the treatment of mental health concerns and substance use disorders. We offer a continuum of care that includes mental health therapy, psychiatry, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for addiction treatment. Our mission is to provide high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based treatment in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider to lead and restructure the medical department and help shape the future of psychiatric services at Kindred.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Director to provide medical leadership and oversight for our psychiatric and medication management services. The ideal candidate is a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is passionate about outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and leadership for psychiatric services across outpatient programs
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for clients
• Supervise and support psychiatric nurse practitioners and other medical staff
• Collaborate and communicate with leadership and counseling teams to ensure integrated, coordinated care
• Ensure compliance with Maryland regulations (COMAR, BHA, CARF), licensing standards, and accreditation requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, and clinical policy development
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff
• Assist with medical-related aspects of program development and expansion as needed

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Maryland license as a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Experience providing psychiatric care in outpatient or behavioral health settings
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Prior experience in a medical director, supervisory, or leadership role
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and levels of care
• Experience with medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Knowledge of Maryland behavioral health regulations and OMHC standards

Why Join Kindred

• Opportunity to shape and lead the medical direction of a growing treatment center
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible schedule options
• Meaningful clinical work with a direct impact on client recovery

Kindred Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $77,248 - $120,982