Consulting Psychiatrist

SOL Mental Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) with match

Annual CEU budget

PTO + 10 holidays

Professional liability insurance

EAP

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Office space in DMV locations

Job summary

SOL Mental Health is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical direction in a collaborative, hybrid setting within the DMV market. This role focuses on Medicare patient care, structured care reviews, and evidence-based treatment planning across adults and younger patients.

Candidates should have an MD with active licensure in DC/MD/VA, DEA registration, and 3+ years of medical direction experience. Board certification in General Psychiatry or geriatrics/LI is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD with active, unrestricted medical license in DC, MD or VA.
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain without restriction).
• 3+ years of experience providing medical direction and supervision for Medicare patients.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry or Consult/Liaison preferred.
• IMLC participation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to primary treating clinician with ~32 hours/week of reviews.
• Offer treatment adjustments and order recommendations to primary care providers.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adults and youths.
• Support patients in crisis with appropriate interventions.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medicare experience

DEA registration

Interstate licensure readiness

Education

MD with active license (DC/MD/VA)

Tools

Clinical governance tools

Job description

Join our team at SOL Mental Health! We’reredefiningwhat’spossible in mental health care—startingwith you.

At SOL, you’re part of a collaborative, clinician-centered team with the structure, support, and tools to do your best work. This is a hybrid role that should be located somewhere in our current DMV market (DC, Alexandria, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Baltimore, Arlington, Frederick)

Compensation & Benefits

• $220,000 - $270,000+ inclusive of a guarantee plus clinical hour-based incentives
• Medical, dental, vision,FSAand HSA
• 401(k) with match
• Annual CEU budget of $2,500 annually
• Admin,billingand marketing support
• PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Professional liability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Office space in one of our DMV locations

What You Bring

• MD with an active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure) in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain without restriction).
• 3+ years of experience providing medical direction and supervision, particularly with Medicare patients.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry or Consult/Liaison Psychiatry is preferred.
• Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) participation is preferred, but not required.

WhatYou’llDo

• Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to primary treatingclinicianthrough systematic case review and treatment plan oversight (average of 32 review hours per week and 6 to 10 patient reviews per hour). Focus on Medicare patientsinmarket.
• Recommend any treatment adjustments, including specific medication and lab/imaging/study order recommendations, treatment plan adjustments, oradvisedclinical protocols directly with the primary care provider
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care
• Work with adults, young adults, and/or children
• Support patients in crisis withappropriate interventions
• Completetimely,accuratedocumentation

Why SOL

• You’re never working alone —strong clinical community with monthly learning opportunities, group supervision
• Built-in referrals + full admin support (billing, scheduling, marketing)
• Integrated care model with collaboration across disciplines
• Career growth paths and advancement opportunities
• Annual CEU support + ongoing learning (Grand Rounds, office hours)

Our Culture

We show up for each other and our patients:

We Lead with Heart
We Look for the Good
We Strengthen Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Break New Ground

Commitment to Inclusion

We’recommitted to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.