Lead Psychiatrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

401(k) match

CEU budget

Admin support

PTO + holidays

Liability insurance

EAP

Disability

Life insurance

Office space

Job summary

SOL Mental Health in the DMV area seeks a psychiatry lead to provide medical direction and supervise care for Medicare patients within an integrated, clinician-focused team with strong administrative support.

You will collaborate with adults, young adults, and children, delivering evidence-based care while contributing to a culture of learning and team-based practice. The role includes career growth and ongoing CEU opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD with active, unrestricted license in DC/MD/VA.
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• 3+ years of medical direction experience, especially with Medicare patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to the primary treating clinician.
• Make treatment recommendations and document plans.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Work with adults, young adults, and children as needed.
• Support patients in crisis with timely interventions.

Skills

MD license

DEA registration

Medical direction

Board-certified in Psychiatry

Geriatric/Consult Psychiatry preferred

IMLC preferred

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

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.