Psychiatrist, Urgent Care & Admissions – Leadership Path

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt seeks a psychiatrist for its Psychiatric Urgent Care, performing comprehensive evaluations and determining care levels, including hospitalization when needed. The role offers leadership opportunities in Admissions and PUC, guiding clinical protocols and patient throughput.

The position requires a psychiatry residency, board certification, Maryland license, and active CDS/DEA registrations, with experience leading care teams in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Completion of a training program and practical experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Completion of a residency training program.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry and active Maryland medical license.
• Possession of a Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and a valid DEA Certificate.
• Experience leading care teams in behavioral health or psychiatric care settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations including mental status examinations.
• Formulate initial diagnoses and determine the appropriate level of care, including hospitalization if needed.
• Provide clinical oversight to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of rapid triage and admissions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Psychiatric care expertise

Team guidance

Education

Residency training

Acute psychiatric training program

Tools

Maryland Controlled Substances Registration

DEA Certificate

Job description

Sheppard Pratt seeks a psychiatrist for its Psychiatric Urgent Care, performing comprehensive evaluations and determining care levels, including hospitalization when needed. The role offers leadership opportunities in Admissions and PUC, guiding clinical protocols and patient throughput.

The position requires a psychiatry residency, board certification, Maryland license, and active CDS/DEA registrations, with experience leading care teams in behavioral health.