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Medical Director - Psychiatrist, Residential

I Am Boundless, Inc.
place Cleveland, 44185
local_atm $128.55 - $160.69 an hour
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Part Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Oppositional Defiance
Medication Management
Trauma
ECT
Medication Management/Compliance

About Job

Organization: I Am Boundless, Inc.

Location: Central, Ohio

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Position Type: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

About I Am Boundless:

I Am Boundless, Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit organization that provides lifelong support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and behavioral health challenges. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that empowers the people we serve to live lives of meaning, connection, and dignity.

Position Summary:

The Medical Director / Psychiatrist provides clinical leadership and medical oversight for both residential IDD services and behavioral health programs. This dual role ensures medical and psychiatric care is integrated, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and compliant with all regulatory and ethical standards. The ideal candidate brings deep clinical expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for serving individuals with complex needs in a community-based, nonprofit setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

  • Serve as the senior clinical authority for all medical and psychiatric matters affecting individuals in residential, group home, and outpatient behavioral health services.

- Develop, review, and update medical and psychiatric policies and protocols in accordance with Ohio Revised Code, DODD Rule 5123-2-02, Medicaid, and CARF standards.

  • Provide oversight to licensed medical professionals and collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, and direct support teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Psychiatric Services

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis interventions for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health or behavioral challenges.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and collaborate with family members, guardians, and outside providers to promote holistic, person-centered care.
  • Lead or supervise psychiatric staff and clinical decision-making processes within behavioral health services.

Quality, Compliance, & Risk Management

  • Ensure all medical and psychiatric services are documented accurately and delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Contribute to quality assurance efforts, critical incident reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across service lines.
  • Serve as a liaison with external medical providers, hospitals, and regulatory agencies.

Education & Consultation

  • Provide training and consultation to staff on topics such as psychotropic medications, mental health diagnoses, crisis de-escalation, and medical conditions common in IDD populations.
  • Stay current on emerging best practices and innovations in behavioral health and developmental medicine.

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with active licensure in the State of Ohio
  • Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry; additional certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine is a plus
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience working with individuals with IDD and/or behavioral health conditions in community-based or residential settings
  • Strong understanding of person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care models
  • Familiarity with DODD, Medicaid, and nonprofit healthcare systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a Medical Director or supervisory role
  • Experience working in a nonprofit, managed care, or behavioral health setting
  • Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and integrated care systems

Work Environment:

  • Combination of telehealth, administrative, and in-person visits across residential and outpatient locations in Central Ohio
  • Flexible schedule with part-time or full-time options, depending on organizational needs and candidate preference
  • Occasional on-call or crisis consultation availability may be required

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience and role structure (PT/FT)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, PTO, retirement plan, and CME allowance (for full-time roles)
  • Malpractice insurance provided

Join Us:

As a vital part of the I Am Boundless leadership team, the Medical Director / Psychiatrist will help shape the future of inclusive, community-based care for individuals with developmental and behavioral health needs. This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you believe in the boundless potential of every person, we invite you to join our team.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Oppositional Defiance

Issues

Medication Management
Trauma

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Non-profit
Nursing Home
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
State/Federal Government
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences