Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Job Title:
Psychiatrist Region 1
Location:
Toledo, OH 43414
Shift: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (may flex earlier as needed)
Hours per Week: 40
Duration:
Minimum 6-month assignment (with potential extension or permanent hire)

Position Summary:
We are seeking a licensed Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management to adult patients in a secure behavioral-health setting. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive mental-health services in collaboration with interdisciplinary medical, nursing, and direct-care teams.
This is a weekday-only position with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with adult or forensic populations and be comfortable practicing in a structured clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best-practice and state guidelines.

• Provide psychotherapy and counseling interventions as appropriate.

• Supervise, guide, and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff regarding patient care plans.

• Review and maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.

• Participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary case reviews, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

• Conduct or participate in educational seminars and training sessions for healthcare staff.

• Ensure compliance with all ethical, professional, and regulatory standards.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Ohio Medical License.

• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program (M.D. or D.O.).

• Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry.

• Current DEA certification (Ohio registration required).

• Doctoral degree in medicine from an accredited institution.

• Minimum five (5) years of medical practice limited to psychiatry or completion of residency and equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in forensic, inpatient, or correctional psychiatry.

• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic health record systems.

• Active CAQH profile preferred.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care environment.