About this opportunity
Baltimore Crisis Response, INC lists this Medical Director (10877) opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Level: Senior | Job Location: Main Campus - Baltimore, MD 21229 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Graduate Degree | Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 | Travel Percentage: Up to 25% | Job Shift: Daytime | Job Category: Health Care | Medical Director – Behavioral Health Crisis Services
About Us
CarePoint Response, Inc. (CPR) is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive behavioral health crisis response system. Since 1992, CPR has delivered timely, community‑based services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
Our integrated continuum includes Mobile Crisis Teams, Residential Crisis Services, Crisis Stabilization Centers, detoxification and withdrawal management, and outpatient treatment programs—serving children, adolescents, and adults across Baltimore City.
The Opportunity
CPR is seeking a strategic and mission‑driven Medical Director to provide executive clinical and administrative leadership across our behavioral health crisis continuum.
What You’ll Do
Executive Clinical Leadership
Provide psychiatric and medical oversight across crisis and outpatient programs
Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners (CRNPs), and physician assistants (PAs)
Ensure implementation of evidence‑based practices including crisis stabilization, suicide risk assessment, trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, and medication‑assisted treatment (MAT)
Oversee withdrawal management and emergency petition protocols
Program & Team Leadership
Lead multidisciplinary teams including medical, clinical, nursing, peer, and residential staff
Ensure 24/7 coverage and compliance with staffing requirements
Manage program operations across residential and community‑based settings
Lead sentinel event reviews and corrective action planning
Promote a collaborative, equity‑driven leadership culture
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
Ensure compliance with Maryland COMAR 10.63 regulations and related standards
Lead and support CARF accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance
Oversee quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Community & System Engagement
Represent CPR in behavioral health workgroups, task forces, and community forums
Build and maintain strong partnerships with hospitals, emergency departments, and community providers
Support system‑wide crisis planning and coordination efforts
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active Maryland medical license and DEA registration
Minimum 5 years post‑residency experience
3–5 years leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Experience in crisis psychiatry, substance use treatment, and/or residential or stabilization programs
Preferred
Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry or Community Psychiatry
Experience with CARF accreditation and Maryland COMAR regulations
Demonstrated success building hospital and system‑level partnerships
Why Join CPR
Mission‑driven organization leading crisis care in Baltimore
Opportunity to shape clinical strategy across a full continuum of care
Collaborative executive leadership environment
Influence system‑wide behavioral health outcomes
Make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities
Lead With Purpose. Transform Crisis Care.
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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