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Psychiatrist Opportunities
Taking Great Care of People is What We Do!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) is continuously recruiting Psychiatrists and Forensic Psychiatrists. ODMH Psychiatrists enjoy competitive salaries, a Monday-to-Friday 40-hour work week, no required on-call, educational loan repayments, comprehensive benefits, paid malpractice insurance, a non-smoking work environment, and a generous retirement plan with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. Additional income may be earned through optional weekend and/or overnight on-call duty.
Some additional benefits:
- 10 paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, and 1 week of personal leave
- Faculty appointment potential at affiliated medical schools
- Group Health Insurance for all physician visits and hospitalization from date of hire, plus vision and dental from 1 year after date of hire
Physician Recruitment Video - Click here to view
Opportunities for Psychiatrists and forensic psychiatrists are available at our hospital locations in these Ohio cities: Athens, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Massillon and Toledo.
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In our regional system of psychiatric hospitals, we treat a culturally diverse population of civil and forensic inpatients and outpatients. As the leader of a clinical team, you will deliver recovery-focused patient care in a setting that supports your professional needs. ODMH encourages collaboration with medical colleagues and peer consultation to give patients the highest-quality integrated care. Most importantly, you will have time to meet with your patients and provide the high quality psychiatric treatment they deserve. As an ODMH psychiatrist, you will have a fulfilling professional life as well as time to have a satisfying life outside of your clinical practice.
Ohio's state hospitals are specialized facilities providing short-term and intensive treatment in collaboration with by local systems, forensic psychiatric care. All ODMH facilities are fully accredited by the Joint Commission with scores that rival those of private hospitals. In addition, all hospitals are affiliated with Ohio medical schools, creating a rich and stimulating environment with opportunity for teaching and other intellectual pursuits.
ODMH Psychiatrists are professionals working together to ensure caring and humane treatment for Ohioans with mental health disorders. We are continuously recruiting career-oriented individuals with the skills, commitment and desire to make a difference. If you are one of those people, we invite you to explore psychiatry opportunities with the Ohio Department of Mental Health.
ODMH is an equal employment opportunity employer.
For information about our hospitals, please visit our Regional Psychiatric Hospitals page.
To view a map of our hospitals, please click here.