Lead Psychiatrist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

CEU budget

PTO + 10 holidays

Professional liability insurance

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Office space in DMV locations

Job summary

SOL Mental Health is seeking a board-certified General Psychiatrist to provide structured care review and clinical oversight for Medicare patients across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. You will coordinate with primary care providers, adjust treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation in a collaborative, clinician-centered environment.

You’ll join a supportive team with admin and marketing assistance, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• MD with an active, unrestricted medical license in DC, Maryland, or Virginia.
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain without restriction.
• 3+ years of medical direction and supervision experience, especially with Medicare patients.
• Board certified in General Psychiatry; geriatric/consult/liaison preferred.
• IMLC participation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to primary treating clinician with treatment plan oversight.
• Recommend treatment adjustments and orders for medications, labs, or imaging.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adults and younger patients.
• Support patients in crisis with appropriate interventions and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

MD with license

Active DEA

Medical direction

Board certified General Psychiatry

Geriatric/Consult/Liaison preferred

Education

MD degree

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.