Psychiatrist - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is hiring a 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 collaboration with medical colleagues. Psychiatrists may also have opportunities for non-exclusive outside employment and optional Medical Officer on Duty shifts. The psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients; leads treatment teams and guides development of Individual Treatment Plans; administers and monitors psychiatric treatments; and coordinates care with other healthcare providers, including during transitions to community-based settings. The position also involves documenting care in accordance with applicable accreditation, government, agency, and hospital standards, and advising staff on psychiatric care. This is a permanent, full-time classified position. Compensation is based on board eligibility and certifications, with potential supplements and incentives depending on experience, assignment, location, qualifications, and other factors.

Requirements

Hold a certificate to practice medicine under Section 4731.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Complete a psychiatry residency training program approved by the applicable American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association residency review or post-graduate education committee, or be recognized 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 receiving a formal employment offer; transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted.

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 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.
Coordinate with external psychiatrists and healthcare providers to support continuity of care as patients transition 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 for 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 retirement contribution of 24% 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 healthcare coverage.
Option to receive the equivalent of the employer’s health insurance contribution as wages if declining health insurance.
No-cost malpractice insurance.
Potential pay 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 leave, 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.