Medical Director, Adult & Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatry
University Hospitals
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$280,000 to $340,000 annual
About this job
Medical Director, Inpatient Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Lake Continuing Care Campus | University Hospitals Behavioral Health Institute University Hospitals is seeking a Medical Director of Inpatient Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for our hospital-based behavioral health unit. This physician leader will drive high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care while advancing safety, quality outcomes, operational excellence, and program growth. Working closely with physician leaders, nursing, administration, and interdisciplinary teams, the Medical Director will help shape the future of inpatient behavioral health services across the University Hospitals system. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership Provide medical and clinical oversight of inpatient psychiatric services. Ensure delivery of evidence-based, trauma-informed, patient-centered care. Serve as a resource for complex and high-risk psychiatric cases. Promote a culture of safety, recovery-oriented care, and continuous improvement. Support effective admissions, treatment planning, and discharge processes. Quality & Performance Lead quality and patient safety initiatives. Monitor key performance metrics, including length of stay, readmissions, patient flow, and clinical outcomes. Oversee risk management, incident review, and regulatory compliance activities. Maintain readiness for accreditation surveys and audits. Operational Leadership Partner with nursing, case management, and hospital leadership to optimize workflows, patient throughput, and bed utilization. Standardize clinical protocols and best practices. Support provider staffing, scheduling, and resource planning. Contribute to efficient, cost-effective care delivery. Physician Leadership & Program Development Recruit, mentor, and support psychiatrists and advanced practice providers. Foster provider engagement, wellness, and professional development. Participate in medical staff governance and interdisciplinary committees. Support strategic planning, service expansion, and program development initiatives. Serve as a liaison between inpatient behavioral health services and hospital leadership. Qualifications Required MD or DO with an unrestricted Ohio medical license (or eligibility for licensure). Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. DEA certification. Faculty appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine commensurate with experience. Demonstrated leadership experience in inpatient psychiatry, behavioral health, or hospital-based psychiatric services. Strong knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory standards, and interdisciplinary team leadership. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Fellowship training in a relevant subspecialty. Experience with EPIC. Why University Hospitals? Join a nationally recognized health system and play a key leadership role in advancing innovative, high-quality behavioral health care for adult and geriatric patients. This is an opportunity to influence clinical practice, develop programs, mentor future providers, and improve outcomes across a growing behavioral health network.