Medical Director (Psychiatrist, M.D.) – Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

pAugust Rose Health Center is a community-focused outpatient mental health clinic providing individual therapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management. Our mission is to promote wellness, empowerment, and access to high-quality care for individuals and families across Maryland. We are currently seeking a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) to provide clinical oversight and ensure compliance with federal Medicaid requirements./p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Job Title: /spanMedical Director (Psychiatrist) – Outpatient Mental Health Clinic/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Company:/span August Rose Health Center/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Job Type: /spanPart-time / Contract/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Location:/span Hybrid (Telehealth and In-Office – Maryland-based)/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Pay:/span Competitive hourly or per-client rate (commensurate with experience)/p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Position Summary: /spanThe Medical Director will oversee psychiatric services, provide clinical leadership, and ensure that all services meet Maryland Medicaid and federal regulations under 42 CFR § 440.90. This role includes direct client care, telehealth evaluations, and supervision of medical necessity for ongoing services. Flexible scheduling and remote options are available./p pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Key Responsibilities:/span/p ul lispanProvide medical direction and assume clinical responsibility for all outpatient mental health services./span/li lispanComplete initial psychiatric evaluations (telehealth acceptable) and prescribe care as needed./span/li lispanPeriodically review treatment plans and assess ongoing medical necessity./span/li lispanCollaborate with therapists, CRNPs, and support staff to ensure high-quality care./span/li liServe as the point of contact for audits, quality assurance, and compliance inquiries.Ensure alignment with COMAR, CARF, and federal Medicaid regulations./li lispanParticipate in occasional staff training or case consultations./spanspanbr/span/li /ul pbr/p pspanspan style="font-weight: bold"Qualifications/spanbr/span/p ul lispanMD or DO licensed to practice in the State of Maryland./span/li lispanBoard Certified in Psychiatry (ABPN) OR completed an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency./span/li lispan2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting preferred./span/li lispanStrong understanding of Medicaid compliance and EHR documentation./span/li lispanAbility to work independently and collaborate virtually with a multidisciplinary team./spanbr/li /ul pbr/p pspan style="font-weight: bold"Benefits:/span/p ul liFlexible schedule (part-time or PRN)br/li liRemote/telehealth work availablebr/li liMalpractice coverage providedbr/li liSupportive, mission-driven team environmentbr/li /ul