Medical Director, Behavioral Health Crisis Services

The Centers • Cleveland, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Centers is seeking a Medical Director of Crisis Services to oversee psychiatric care across their Crisis Receiving Center. This center includes a 40-chair crisis receiving center for individuals in mental health or substance use crisis and a 16-bed voluntary crisis stabilization unit. The role collaborates with an on-site medically managed withdrawal program and a multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to shape the future of behavioral health in the community. The Centers is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and meeting individuals where they are, addressing their most complex needs through innovative programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO).
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (required).
• Ohio Medical License (or eligibility).
• At least 3 years’ experience in crisis services, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care that respects individual goals, promotes engagement, and reduces barriers to treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Addiction Psychiatry Board Certification (preferred).
• Leadership and management experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a patient-centered, trauma-informed approach to crisis assessment, stabilization, and treatment.
• Foster a culture of respect, engagement, and collaboration that supports individuals across a wide range of behavioral health and substance use needs.
• Support low-barrier access to evidence-based psychiatric and addiction treatment services.
• Provide clinical leadership and direct psychiatric care within crisis services.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, prescribe medications, and oversee treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
• Monitor program outcomes, support quality improvement, and contribute to organizational strategy.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as needed.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days of PTO annually
• 9 paid holidays including: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• 1 floating holiday of your choice annually
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution (begins first of month following nine months of service)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan for additional tax-deferred savings
• Executive coaching to support your leadership growth available
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree