Psychiatric Medical Director

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Psychiatric Medical Director

BrightView is an outpatient addiction medicine practice with 70+ locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. Our mission is to deliver life-changing recovery to the communities we serve. By using medication-assisted treatment with psychological and social services, BrightView will execute our vision of making a meaningful impact on addiction treatment outcomes.

Company Description: We are a leading healthcare organization committed to providing comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals struggling with addiction through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team and lead the delivery of our psychiatric services.

Job Summary

As the Psychiatric Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team to evaluate and manage the co-occurring mental health disorders in those patients with substance use disorders.

You will be responsible for providing leadership, clinical expertise, and guidance to a team of dedicated psychiatric professionals. The primary focus of this role is to ensure the highest standard of patient care, develop and enhance treatment protocols, and foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the psychiatric line of service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders.

Oversee the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with Co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

Develop and implement treatment protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction and psychiatric medicine.

Collaborate with other medical professionals, including physicians, APRNs, therapists, nurses, and counselors, to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy services as necessary.
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the psychiatric staff, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other allied health professionals.
  • Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluation of psychiatric personnel.

Stay up-to-date with advancements in addiction medicine, psychiatric research, and emerging treatment modalities to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Collaborate with community organizations, treatment providers, and regulatory bodies to promote awareness and education regarding addiction and mental health issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Current, unrestricted medical license to practice.
  • Board certification in psychiatry

Preferred Qualifications

  • Board certification in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine
  • Proven experience in addiction medicine and psychiatric care, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • In-depth knowledge of evidence-based practices, treatment modalities, and medications used in the treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, patients, and community stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to delivering compassionate care and promoting patient advocacy.

Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards governing addiction medicine and psychiatric services.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationEvidence-Based PracticeMental Health AssessmentStaff MentorshipPolicy Development

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $323k (middle half $280k–$403k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Ohio41 active1,875 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment621 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,348 in the last 30 days988 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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