Lead Psychiatrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Annual CEU budget of $2,500

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Professional liability insurance

EAP

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Office space in DMV locations

Job summary

SOL Mental Health in Virginia is seeking a Board-certified General Psychiatrist to lead medical direction across patient care teams. This role involves structured care reviews, treatment planning, and collaboration with PCPs.

You will oversee Medicare patients, provide evidence-based care, supervise clinicians, and participate in an integrated care model with strong clinical community and admin support.

Qualifications

• MD with an active, unrestricted medical license in DC/MD/VA.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry.
• 3+ years of experience providing medical direction and supervision, especially with Medicare patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structured Care Review to primary treating clinician (average of 32 hours per week and 6 to 10 patient reviews per hour) for Medicare patients.
• Recommend treatment adjustments, including medications and lab/imaging orders, or advised clinical protocols with the primary care provider.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Work with adults, young adults, and/or children.
• Support patients in crisis with appropriate interventions.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

DEA registration

Clinical supervision

IMLC preferred

Education

MD with active medical license

Board certified in General Psychiatry

Job description

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

At SOL, you’re part of a collaborative, clinician-centered team with the structure, support, and tools to do your best work.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to primary treating clinician through 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 patients in market .
• Recommend any treatment adjustments, including specific medication and lab/imaging/study order recommendations, treatment plan adjustments, or advised clinical 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’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Apply today and help shape the future of mental health care.