Psychiatrist - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), is hiring a full-time psychiatrist to provide recovery-focused psychiatric care. The role is based at 2200 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. The psychiatrist works collaboratively with medical colleagues and treatment teams in a supportive, team-oriented setting, with time to provide thorough patient care. The psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients; develops and monitors treatment plans; provides medication management and individual and group therapy; and coordinates care with internal and external providers. The position also includes clinical leadership, staff guidance, and documentation in accordance with applicable accreditation, government, and hospital standards. Compensation is based on board eligibility and certifications, with possible supplements for experience, assignments, supervision, geographic location, forensic experience, training, or professional recognition.

Requirements

Certificate to practice medicine under Section 4731.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Completion of a psychiatry residency training program approved by the relevant American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association residency or post-graduate education body; 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.
Official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application must be submitted before a formal employment offer; failure to provide requested transcripts within five business days results in disqualification.
Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and 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 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 each patient’s medical condition and seek consultations, referrals, or transfers as needed.
Coordinate with external psychiatrists and healthcare providers to support continuous care during transitions to community-based settings.
Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, DBH, and hospital standards, policies, regulations, and directives.
Guide professional, paraprofessional, nursing, and direct care staff on matters related to patients’ psychiatric 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 continuing medical education credits and funds for one professional license or certification annually.
Non-exclusive employment policy allowing additional work opportunities.
Comprehensive health plans; eligible employees may also choose an equivalent wage payment if declining health insurance.
No-cost malpractice insurance.
Medical Officer on Duty shifts may be elected and are compensated at 80% of the hourly rate.
State benefits include medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period, paid vacation and personal and sick leave, childbirth/adoption/foster care leave, education and development opportunities, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation.