Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI HOSPITAL
• PSYCHIATRY FPP
• Full-time - Hours vary - Hours Vary
• PROVIDERS/NP/PA
• 94739
• Posted: February 6, 2026

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Summary

Medical Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Sinai Hospital, LifeBridge Health

Clerkship Director of Psychiatry, LifeBridge Health-The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences Regional Medical Campus

LifeBridge Health (LBH) Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Service Line located in Maryland is seeking a full-time Board-Certified General or Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for an exciting dual administrative and academic leadership role. LifeBridge Health is a nonprofit healthcare system founded in 1998 and currently operates several medical institutions in central Maryland, including Carroll Hospital; Sinai Hospital of Baltimore; Northwest Hospital; Grace Medical Center and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center. The system is licensed for 1,947 beds and has an annual operating budget of over $2.4B. There are an estimated 2,900 physicians on the medical staff and over 13,000 employees. In 2022 LifeBridge Health partnered with The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC to establish a regional medical campus on site which provides education and training to 3 rd and 4 th year medical students. This position is a multi-dimensional administrative, clinical, and academic role which involves providing direct patient care at the ambulatory clinic at Sinai Hospital and developing clinical programs with a vision to expand community services across the age spectrum. As the Clerkship Director the candidate will be responsible for overseeing psychiatry training for the 3 rd and 4 th year medical students.

Overview:

• Sinai Hospital within the systems service line operates various behavioral health programs which include inpatient services for adults, partial hospital program, substance use treatment program, consultation & liaison service, emergency psychiatric care and an outpatient program.
• The Medical Director will be responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of the programs in addition to providing direct care to patients. They will work closely with their administrative dyad partner in the Director of Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health, LifeBridge Health. The team has a direct reporting relationship to the Chair of the Department, and the AVP of Behavioral Health for LifeBridge Health System.
• It is the strategic vision of the health system to build a Center of Excellence for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and is looking for a driven, dynamic, and a future oriented clinician administrator to partner with in this initiative.

Clinical:

• Provide direct clinical care to adolescents and adults at the outpatient program. The scope, and allocation of time for clinical activity will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
• Supervise a multi-disciplinary team including APPs, LCPCs, LCSWs, RNs

Administrative:

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, with attention to the current best practice guidelines.
• Assist the department chair with as needed Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation requirements
• Collaborate with clinical documentation department to ensure appropriate and timely documentation as per program policies
• Collaborate with the service line leadership to aid in monitoring, evaluating, and managing the operational budget for the program
• Lead patient, employee, and clinicians engagement programs and assist with recruitment and retention efforts
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives, with continued focus on ensuring compliance with documentation and revenue cycle operations, and assist with regulatory, accreditation, and payor preparedness.
• Engage in committees that support of clinical practice issues as requested by the Chair and hospital leadership
• Spearhead outreach and highlight services of the department to the public and physician community and collaborate with marketing teams to assist with increasing patient access
• Identify the need for Department policy development and/or revision and recommends new and amended policies to service line leadership consistent with their goals objectives

Academic: Clerkship Director of Psychiatry

• Directing all components of the clerkship (day-to-day management and ongoing planning)
• Orient students to the clerkship at start of each rotation
• Develop and implement the clerkship curriculum to meet the clerkship objectives, as they relate to the schools program objectives and integrate vertically and horizontally with other courses

• Design, teach, or arrange educators for the educational sessions that occur on the clerkship (Student day sessions, other didactics, etc) to support the learning objectives
• Prepare and maintain the clerkship syllabus and related materials in accordance with school guidelines
• Ensure mid-clerkship feedback is occurring for every student on the clerkship
• Assessing students - Collect, compile, and assign final grades for each student on the clerkship, meeting accreditation deadlines and handle grade appeals in accordance with school policy
• Routinely review evaluative data about clerkship and plan improvements where needed
• Prepare/participate in clerkship course reviews (and serve as occasional peer reviewer for other courses)
• Ensure/monitor comparability across sites (objectives, assessment methods, clinical encounters, performance, satisfaction)
• Know school policies
• Ensure processes are in accordance with accreditation standards
• Participate in schools curriculum or other education committee(s)
• Collaborate with faculty development office to ensure faculty are prepared to teach medical students and are familiar with learning objectives and assessment methods
• Communicate routinely with department chair and deans office, escalate when needed
• Handle student queries and maintain responsiveness to students
• Advising role: letter writing, career advising in the field
• Stay abreast of innovations in medical education, contribute to scholarly projects in medical education and participate in national clerkship directors society (COMSEP, CDIM, etc.)
• Faculty receive a full-time academic appointment with The GWU School of Medicine at the rank commensurate with their achievements per standards set by the SOM.
• A plethora of career development resources are available through the school of medicine in addition to the LifeBridge Health leadership institute to promote professional enhancement and growth

Requirements:

• BC General or Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist eligible for a Maryland State Medical License & DEA at the time of appointment

• Must have 3-5 years of clinical and academic experience preferably in an ambulatory or community setting

• Additional expertise in interventional modalities and novel therapeutics such TMS, Ketamine therapy is highly valued

Benefits: LifeBridge Health offers competitive benefits some of which include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• Relocation reimbursement
• PSLF can be accessed on an individual basis depending on fulfillment of State and Federal requirements.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• 457(b) Deferred compensation plan
• Annual paid time off & holidays
• Medical liability insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowances
• Life insurance
• All medical staff dues and credentialing fees are reimbursed
• Discounted membership at our 70,000 square-foot award-winning Health and Fitness center.
• Free parking

This role offers a competitive guaranteed base salary of $300-350K. The base salary is dependent on specialty, board certification & experience.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELYwhere compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Share: Apply Now