Psychiatrist - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio•Northfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is hiring a full-time psychiatrist to provide recovery-focused psychiatric care in a collaborative inpatient behavioral health setting. The role offers time for thorough patient care, peer consultation, and integrated work with medical colleagues. The position is permanent, with variable work hours, and compensation is based on board eligibility and certifications, with potential supplements based on assignment, experience, location, and credentials. The psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients; develops treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams; administers and monitors psychiatric treatments; and coordinates care with external providers as patients transition to community settings. The role also includes maintaining clinical documentation in accordance with applicable accreditation, government-program, departmental, and hospital requirements, and advising clinical and direct-care staff on psychiatric matters. The employer offers loan repayment of up to $30,000 annually, 11 paid holidays, four weeks of vacation from day one, a state pension contribution, tuition reimbursement and continuing-education support, no-cost CME credits, no-cost malpractice insurance, and health-plan options. Psychiatrists may also elect Medical Officer on Duty shifts for additional compensation. The role has a non-exclusive employment policy that permits additional work opportunities.

Requirements

Certificate to practice medicine under Section 4731.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Successful completion of a psychiatry residency training program approved by the specified American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association residency or post-graduate education bodies; alternatively, recognition as a psychiatrist by the Ohio State Medical Association or Ohio Osteopathic Association based on formal training and at least five years of medical practice limited to psychiatry.
Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before a formal employment offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.
Undergo a criminal background check and pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations, examinations, and analyses to diagnose and treat patients, and prescribe necessary medications.
Lead Treatment Team meetings and provide clinical direction to team members in developing Individual Treatment Plans for assigned patients.
Conduct mental and physical examinations as part of patient assessments.
Administer and monitor psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and other relevant treatments, including individual and group therapy.
Regularly assess patients’ medical conditions and seek consultations, referrals, or transfers as needed to maintain their health.
Coordinate with external psychiatrists and healthcare providers to ensure continuous care as patients transition to community-based settings.
Maintain thorough documentation of activities and treatments in compliance with Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Behavioral Health, and hospital standards, policies, regulations, and directives.
Guide professional, paraprofessional, nursing, and direct-care staff on matters related to psychiatric patient care.

Benefits

Up to $30,000 annually in physician loan repayment.
11 paid holidays and four weeks of vacation from day one.
State pension with a 14% state contribution and a stated total of 24% going to retirement per paycheck.
Up to $4,000 annually for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.
No-cost CME credits and funds for one professional license or certification annually.
Non-exclusive employment policy allowing additional work opportunities.
Comprehensive health coverage; eligible employees may select the equivalent employer health-insurance contribution as wages if declining coverage.
No-cost malpractice insurance.
Potential compensation supplements for resident supervision, geographic recruitment, post-residency experience, forensic experience, specialized training, certifications, or professional awards.
Optional Medical Officer on Duty shifts compensated at 80% of the hourly rate.
Medical coverage.
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth, adoption, and foster-care leave.
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.