Psychiatrist & Behavioral Health Medical Director

The Opportunity

CareMind Health, the clinical services affiliate of Mindoula Health, is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as Behavioral Health Medical Director at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a visionary clinician passionate about clinical excellence, quality improvement, and building high-performing psychiatric programs within a dynamic hospital setting.

The Location & Community

Holy Cross Hospital offers providers the opportunity to practice within a premier, community-centered healthcare system in the vibrant heart of Silver Spring. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., the area blends suburban comfort with rich cultural diversity, top-rated schools, and an exceptional quality of life. Providers enjoy thriving arts and dining districts, abundant green spaces like Rock Creek Park, and convenient transit throughout the D.C. metropolitan region—all while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse and deeply appreciative patient community.

About the Program

Holy Cross Hospital, owned and operated by Trinity Health, features:

• Active Consult-Liaison Service: Comprehensive psychiatric consultation coverage supporting patients across the emergency department and inpatient medical-surgical floors.
• Emergency Psychiatric Evaluation: On-site behavioral health assessment and triage in the Emergency Department to facilitate crisis management and care coordination.
• Non-Inpatient Model: Holy Cross Hospital does not operate a standalone inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU), allowing providers to focus on collaborative consultation, emergency evaluation, and outpatient care integration.

Responsibilities

The Medical Director will serve as both a clinical attending psychiatrist and the operational leader of the behavioral health service line.

Leadership 

• Serve as Medical Director for the inpatient behavioral health program
• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Represent psychiatry at facility and executive meetings
• Ensure provider volume and quality expectations are met
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance of psychiatric providers and APPs
• Participate in service line development and expansion
• Serve on the Medical Executive Committee and/or Behavioral Health Council
• Act as escalation point for clinical and administrative issues

Clinical 

• Serve as weekday attending psychiatrist
• Lead multidisciplinary rounds and guide treatment planning
• Complete initial and discharge evaluations, involuntary documentation, and complex consults (including capacity assessments)
• Provide psychiatry consults in the Emergency Department and medical-surgical units
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers, including incident-to billing when applicable
• Complete documentation same day with 95% compliance
• Submit billing within 24 hours
• Support medical student and resident education as applicable

What We're Looking For

• Board-Certified Psychiatrist
• Minimum of 3 years of psychiatry experience
• Strong inpatient psychiatry and consult-liaison background
• Leadership experience or demonstrated interest in leadership development
• Comfort serving as a prominent medical staff member
• Commitment to quality improvement and documentation excellence

Why Join Mindoula? 

At Mindoula, we are not simply participating in the evolution of mental health care — we are actively leading it. We understand firsthand the challenges within today's psychiatric system, which is why we are building a model that prioritizes clinical integrity, measurable outcomes, and physician leadership. We partner with respected hospital systems to deliver high-quality, performance-driven psychiatric services. Our physicians practice in environments designed for impact — where leadership is supported, operational expectations are clear, and patient care remains the central focus. We believe physicians deserve more than a role. They deserve structure, autonomy, financial transparency, and meaningful support.

Exceptional Benefits & Compensation Structure 

• Generous paid time off that allows for true work-life balance
• 401(k) with employer match to support long-term financial security
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D protection
• Full malpractice coverage (with tail) provided
• W-2 salaried position with predictable, structured hours
• Core weekday schedule (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Optional call structure that is fully flexible and adjustable at your discretion

This is a physician-led, professionally supported environment where your leadership is valued and your time is respected. If you are ready to practice psychiatry in a system that is organized, outcomes-driven, and built for sustainability — we would welcome the conversation. Join us in reshaping the future of psychiatric care!