Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Medical Director for its Child & Adolescent Service Line, providing clinical and operational leadership across our Towson and Elkridge campuses. This physician leader will oversee six child and adolescent inpatient units and two day hospital programs, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum of services.

What to expect:

The Medical Director is a senior psychiatry leader responsible for the strategic development, growth, and clinical oversight of the Child & Adolescent Service Line. In addition to maintaining a direct patient care caseload, the Medical Director oversees the clinical practice of providers across the service line, drives quality and safety initiatives, and partners closely with hospital leadership to develop innovative programming and implement service line strategies. This role is responsible for aligning care delivery across inpatient and day hospital services, mentoring and supporting physician leaders and interdisciplinary teams, optimizing operational and fiscal performance, and building strong relationships with referral sources to enhance access and growth. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for advancing person- and family-centered care for children and adolescents.

What you'll get from us:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
403b retirement match.
Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What we need from you:

Required:

Seven or more years of experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
Experience leading care teams in an acute behavioral setting.
Experience working with children and adolescents in inpatient or partial hospitalization programs.
Active medical license in the state of Maryland (or eligibility).
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, with additional certification or fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
Completion of a psychiatry residency training program.
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

The pay range for this position is $280,000 minimum to $340,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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