Sheppard Pratt is seeking an experienced psychiatrist who is an expert in psychiatric emergency services to serve as the Medical Director for ER services at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). 

The Medical Director will be responsible for providing quality psychiatric emergency services, coordinating these services with GBMC’s ER staff and supervising a team of clinical professionals as they provide evaluations to mental health patients in the ER.  This role is split between clinical (primarily ED with cross coverage for inpatient consultation liaison service) and administrative duties.  In this role, you will be part of Sheppard Pratt’s large psychiatry team but will provide on-site services at GBMC, which is located next to Sheppard Pratt’s flagship Towson campus.  This role can be either a full-time or part-time position.

 Requirements:

Must have experience with psychiatric admissions and emergency room services Previous leadership/administrative experience is highly desired. Must have a current license to practice in Maryland at the time of hire Board certification in psychiatry required

About Sheppard Pratt 

As the nation's largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, and social services, we offer fulfilling careers in diverse settings for psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and social workers. Consistently ranked as one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, we offer a generous compensation package and comprehensive benefits. To learn more about our services, visit sheppardpratt.org. EOE and smoke-free campus.   

For more information, please contact Kathleen Hilzendeger, Director of Professional Services, at 410.938.3460 or khilzendeger@sheppardpratt.org.