Psychiatrist Medical Director Outpatient Behavioral Health

Medical Director – Psychiatrist (Outpatient Behavioral Health) | Child & Adult Care

Location: Wayne County, Michigan (On-site required daily)
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Hours: 20–30 hours/week (based on caseload)
Compensation: $91,000 – $120,000 annually

Job Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to serve as Medical Director for an Outpatient Behavioral Health program in Wayne County, MI. This role provides psychiatric leadership, clinical oversight, and direct patient care across in-person and telehealth settings for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of behavioral health and substance use disorders.

The Medical Director will collaborate with clinical teams and leadership to ensure high-quality, compliant, and culturally competent psychiatric care for diverse populations served through both public and private insurance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management
• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications; order and review labs
• Offer clinical leadership and consultation to multidisciplinary teams
• Oversee psychiatric services across agency programs and care settings
• Participate in behavior treatment committees and clinical review meetings
• Support development of clinical policies, procedures, and care standards
• Ensure quality improvement, compliance, and regulatory adherence
• Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric services as needed
• Train and mentor clinical staff and participate in staff meetings and evaluations
• Collaborate with leadership on recruitment and supervision of psychiatric staff

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with active Michigan medical license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (Child Psychiatry preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience treating both child and adult populations
• Experience with substance use disorders and dual diagnosis patients
• Knowledge of Detroit/Wayne County Community Mental Health system preferred
• Experience with EMR systems and telehealth platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Must carry malpractice insurance
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Skills & Competencies

• Trauma-informed and culturally competent clinical practice
• Strong leadership within complex behavioral health systems
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations (children through adults)
• Ethical, professional, and collaborative approach to care
• Comfortable working with mild, moderate, and severe psychiatric cases

Additional Information

• Must be on-site daily (non-negotiable)
• Caseload varies based on patient demand
• Software includes EMR systems and telehealth platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Strong awareness of Wayne County's diverse behavioral health population required
• Must be able to treat children, adults, and substance use populations