Medical Director OMHC - Timonium and Baltimore City

Sheppard Pratt’s Outpatient Mental Health Clinics (OMHC) in Baltimore City and Timonium provide a full range of mental health and substance use services for individuals of all ages in accessible, community-based settings. The Medical Director plays a critical role in delivering direct clinical care while also providing leadership, oversight, and guidance to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective treatment.

What to expect:

We are seeking a Medical Director to lead these clinics. As Medical Director, you will provide psychiatric services, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning, while also serving as the clinical leader for the OMHCs. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and support staff, ensuring patient care meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will also oversee quality improvement initiatives, participate in peer review, and collaborate closely with the Clinic Director and other leaders to promote program efficiency and clinical excellence. 

Beyond clinical care, you will mentor and supervise staff, foster a culture of professionalism and collaboration, and serve as the clinician perspective in operational planning and problem solving. You will also strengthen integration with other Sheppard Pratt programs, enhance communication across teams, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards. This role requires a balance of clinical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to advance the OMHCs’ mission of providing accessible, compassionate, and effective behavioral healthcare in the community.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for assigned patients.

• Oversee quality of care, safety protocols, and operational efficiency within the OMHCs.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and actively participate in peer review processes.

• Collaborate with the Clinic Directors and other medical directors to ensure consistency of care across OMHCs.

• Mentor and supervise clinical staff, including psychiatrists, NPs, and therapists.

• Promote professionalism, teamwork, and staff development within the OMHCs.

• Strengthen integration and collaboration with related Sheppard Pratt programs, including PRP, residential housing, and community employment.

• Address staffing needs, support staff well-being, and foster retention through a positive work environment.

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What you’ll get from us:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

• An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits. 
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling. 
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP) 
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:

• Board Certification in Psychiatry and active Maryland medical license.

• Possession of a Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and a valid DEA Certificate.

• Experience leading care teams in behavioral health or psychiatric care settings.

• Five years of experience, including completion of a training program and practical experience in an acute psychiatric setting.

• Completion of residency and/or a child psychiatry fellowship.

• Support education and standardization opportunities to enhance care delivery.

The pay range for this position is $290,000 minimum to $400,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Salary : $400,000