Regional Chief Psychiatrist
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Job Description
- Job Location: MD, Westover - Eastern Correctional Institution - Westover, MD
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Professional Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking an established leader for our role as the Regional Chief Psychiatrist at the Eastern Correctional Center (ECI) in Westover, Maryland.
Discover the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where charming waterfront communities, a welcoming atmosphere, and natural beauty create an exceptional place to call home.
Enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, strong community connections, and the opportunity to make a meaningful professional impact—all while living just a short drive from major metropolitan areas.
The Regional Chief Psychiatrist provides the clinical direction needed to meet the mental health/psychiatric service delivery requirements of a specific region in collaboration with the Statewide Psychiatric Director.
Supervises psychiatric staff and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in providing services to patients with psychiatric disorders in a correctional setting.
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.
Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: Make a meaningful impact on a population facing significant challenges Very diverse clinical experience, treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions Work-Life Balance and stability with predictable Monday to Friday 8-4p schedule Exciting and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required
- Active and unrestricted MD/DO license or the ability to obtain one required
- Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and (CDS) registration
- Correctional Healthcare experience preferred not required Experience in supervision of staff preferred
- Ability to pass credentialing and background check We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Paid Malpractice Much more... For more information, please contact Lynnette Haygood, Physician Recruiter: (412) 498-6853 Lhaygood@teamcenturion.com
Key Responsibilities
The Regional Chief Psychiatrist provides clinical direction for mental health services within a specific region and collaborates with the Statewide Psychiatric Director. They are responsible for supervising psychiatric staff and working with multidisciplinary teams to treat patients in a correctional setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and possess an active, unrestricted license. Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry, along with current DEA and CDS registrations, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 46% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $325k (middle half $312k–$400k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Maryland | 34 active | 1,783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 46% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment405 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,250 in the last 30 days | 862 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Regional Chief Psychiatrist at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,241 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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