Medical Director, The Behavioral Health Crisis Services

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Our newest location (opening in late August 2026) will serve as Cuyahoga County's first 24/7, walk-in behavioral health urgent care and stabilization center, offering people in crisis a safe, welcoming alternative to emergency rooms, jail, or the streets while providing symptom stabilization, connection to community resources and facilitating reintegration into the community. We are seeking a Medical Director of Crisis Services to oversee psychiatric care across our Crisis Receiving Center, which includes a 40-chair psychiatric emergency department and a 16-bed voluntary crisis stabilization unit, in collaboration with our on-site detox program. At The Centers, we are reimagining how crisis care is delivered. As our Medical Director of Crisis Services, you'll oversee psychiatric care in our 40-chair psychiatric emergency department and 16-bed voluntary crisis stabilization unit, working side-by-side with a passionate multidisciplinary team. This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to directly shape the future of behavioral health in our community.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school (MD/DO).
Board Certification in Psychiatry (required).
Ohio Medical License (or eligibility).
3-5 years' experience in crisis services, behavioral health, or substance use treatment.
Leadership and management experience in behavioral health preferred.
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking within a fast-paced clinical environment.
Ability to respond rapidly to emergencies.
Occasional lifting of patients or equipment up to 25 lbs.
Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity required for assessments and communication.
Exposure to individuals in acute psychiatric distress.
Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

Addiction Psychiatry Board Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

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.
Lead crisis psychiatric care with compassion and expertise.
Mentor and support a team of clinicians, nurses, and peers.
Provide direct psychiatric assessments and treatment when needed.
Respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies.
Ensure high standards of care, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.