Executive Medical Director, Behavioral Health Crisis

Baltimore Crisis Response, INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CarePoint Response, Inc. is seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide executive clinical and administrative leadership across the behavioral health crisis continuum in Baltimore.

This role requires oversight of psychiatric services and a commitment to evidence-based practices. The position reports to organizational leadership, supervises a multidisciplinary team, and ensures regulatory compliance (Maryland COMAR, CARF) and program quality across residential and community settings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Active Maryland medical license and DEA registration.
• Minimum 5 years post-residency experience.
• 3–5 years leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in crisis psychiatry, substance use treatment, and/or residential or stabilization programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical oversight across crisis and outpatient programs.
• Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Ensure implementation of evidence‑based practices including crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, and MAT.

Education

MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry or Community Psychiatry

Active Maryland medical license

DEA registration

5 years post‑residency experience

3–5 years leadership experience

Job description

CarePoint Response, Inc. is seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide executive clinical and administrative leadership across the behavioral health crisis continuum in Baltimore.

This role requires oversight of psychiatric services and a commitment to evidence-based practices. The position reports to organizational leadership, supervises a multidisciplinary team, and ensures regulatory compliance (Maryland COMAR, CARF) and program quality across residential and community settings.