Psychiatrist - Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

State of Ohio•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is hiring a full-time psychiatrist to provide recovery-focused psychiatric care. The role is based at 930 South Detroit Avenue in Toledo, Ohio. Psychiatrists work collaboratively with medical colleagues and other professionals in an integrated, team-oriented setting, with time to provide thorough treatment and consultation. The position is permanent, classified, and represented by Union 1199. Work hours are variable. The psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients; leads treatment team meetings and provides clinical direction in developing Individual Treatment Plans; conducts mental and physical examinations; administers and monitors medication and other therapies; and coordinates continuity of care with community providers. The role also includes maintaining thorough clinical documentation, consulting or referring patients as needed, and guiding staff on psychiatric care. Compensation is based on board eligibility and certifications. Additional pay supplements may be available for resident supervision, designated geographic locations, post-residency experience, forensic work, specialized training, certifications, or professional awards. Psychiatrists may elect to take Medical Officer on Duty shifts for additional compensation. The position also offers physician loan repayment of up to $30,000 annually, paid time off, retirement benefits, professional development support, health coverage, and malpractice insurance.

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 specified American Medical Association or American Osteopathic Association bodies; alternatively, be recognized as a psychiatrist by the Ohio State Medical Association or Ohio Osteopathic Association based on formal training and five or more years of medical practice limited to psychiatry.
Provide official transcripts for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application before receiving a formal employment offer; requested transcripts must be supplied within five business days.

Nice To Haves

Board eligibility or board certification may qualify for compensation supplements.
Affiliation with a medical school and designation to supervise residents may qualify for a resident supervision supplement.
Post-residency experience may qualify for an experience-based supplement.
Forensic practice experience may qualify for a forensic experience incentive.
Specialized training, certifications, or professional awards may qualify for discretionary supplements.

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 each patient’s medical condition and arrange consultations, referrals, or transfers as needed.
Coordinate with external psychiatrists and healthcare providers to support continuous care as patients transition to community-based settings.
Maintain thorough documentation in accordance with Joint Commission, Medicare, Medicaid, DBH, hospital, and other applicable standards and directives.
Guide professional, paraprofessional, nursing, and direct care staff on matters related to patients’ psychiatric care.

Benefits

Physician loan repayment of up to $30,000 annually.
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 CME credits and funds for one professional license or certification annually.
Non-exclusive employment policy allowing additional work opportunities.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Option to receive the equivalent of the employer's health insurance contribution as wages if declining health insurance.
No-cost malpractice insurance.
Medical coverage.
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.