Psychiatrist Jobs in Ohio
Psychiatrist jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with consistent openings in health systems, community mental health centers, correctional facilities, and VA medical centers, covering everything from entry-level staff psychiatrist positions through senior medical director roles. The busiest hiring markets are Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and the University of Cincinnati Health system maintain active psychiatry departments. The most sought-after specialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
The Department of Psychiatry at The MetroHealth System, a major teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team as a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys the clinical complexity, collaboration, and variety of practicing within a major academic medical center. Based primarily at MetroHealth’s main campus, the successful candidate will provide primary coverage of the Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Service, with secondary coverage of Emergency Department psychiatric consultations as needed.
The Opportunity
As a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, you will work collaboratively with medical, surgical, emergency medicine, psychology, addiction medicine, and other specialty teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
The position offers opportunities to:
- Provide psychiatric consultation for medically and surgically complex patients throughout the medical center
- Support psychiatric consultation needs within the Emergency Department
- Collaborate closely with Psychology, Addiction Medicine, and other multidisciplinary services
- Participate in the development and advancement of clinical programs
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees
- Pursue academic, scholarly, and clinical research interests
- Contribute to quality improvement and innovative models of integrated behavioral health care
A Growing Behavioral Health System
MetroHealth has made a significant commitment to expanding access to behavioral health services throughout Northeast Ohio. Our system includes a 112-bed behavioral health hospital in Cleveland Heights, featuring specialized adult behavioral health units.
Although this position is primarily based at our main campus, the Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist will be part of a comprehensive behavioral health system providing opportunities for collaboration across inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, consultation, and emergency psychiatric services.
Academic Opportunity
MetroHealth offers an academically rich environment with opportunities to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of physicians and behavioral health professionals.
Qualified candidates will receive an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with faculty rank commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.
Candidates interested in developing a strong clinical, educational, or research portfolio will find a supportive environment for professional and academic growth.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should:
- Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Ohio
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Value interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based care
- Have a commitment to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care
- Demonstrate an interest in teaching and academic medicine
Experience or fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is welcomed but not required.
Why MetroHealth?
MetroHealth is a mission-driven academic health system with a longstanding commitment to providing outstanding care to the diverse communities of Greater Cleveland.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive academic compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- CME opportunities
- Professional liability and malpractice coverage
- Academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Opportunities for clinical, educational, and research development
- An impressive pension program with a generous employer contribution through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
At MetroHealth, we have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts , united by a commitment to service, innovation, education, and improving the health of the communities we serve.
Live and Work in Cleveland
Cleveland offers an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, recreation, and quality of life. The region features an extensive Metroparks system, Lake Erie recreation, nationally recognized restaurants, professional sports, world-class museums, the Cleveland Orchestra, and Playhouse Square—one of the largest performing arts districts in the country.
Combined with an affordable cost of living and diverse communities throughout Northeast Ohio, Cleveland is an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.
Learn More & Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and letter of interest to:
Eloy Vázquez, Sr.
Lead Provider Recruiter
The MetroHealth System
evazquez@metrohealth.org
The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.
Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 80.00
Shift: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
The Department of Psychiatry at The MetroHealth System, a major teaching affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team as a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys the clinical complexity, collaboration, and variety of practicing within a major academic medical center. Based primarily at MetroHealth’s main campus, the successful candidate will provide primary coverage of the Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Service, with secondary coverage of Emergency Department psychiatric consultations as needed.
The Opportunity
As a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, you will work collaboratively with medical, surgical, emergency medicine, psychology, addiction medicine, and other specialty teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
The position offers opportunities to:
- Provide psychiatric consultation for medically and surgically complex patients throughout the medical center
- Support psychiatric consultation needs within the Emergency Department
- Collaborate closely with Psychology, Addiction Medicine, and other multidisciplinary services
- Participate in the development and advancement of clinical programs
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees
- Pursue academic, scholarly, and clinical research interests
- Contribute to quality improvement and innovative models of integrated behavioral health care
A Growing Behavioral Health System
MetroHealth has made a significant commitment to expanding access to behavioral health services throughout Northeast Ohio. Our system includes a 112-bed behavioral health hospital in Cleveland Heights, featuring specialized adult behavioral health units.
Although this position is primarily based at our main campus, the Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist will be part of a comprehensive behavioral health system providing opportunities for collaboration across inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, consultation, and emergency psychiatric services.
Academic Opportunity
MetroHealth offers an academically rich environment with opportunities to contribute to the education and development of the next generation of physicians and behavioral health professionals.
Qualified candidates will receive an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with faculty rank commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.
Candidates interested in developing a strong clinical, educational, or research portfolio will find a supportive environment for professional and academic growth.
Qualifications
Successful candidates should:
- Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Ohio
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Value interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based care
- Have a commitment to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care
- Demonstrate an interest in teaching and academic medicine
Experience or fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is welcomed but not required.
Why MetroHealth?
MetroHealth is a mission-driven academic health system with a longstanding commitment to providing outstanding care to the diverse communities of Greater Cleveland.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive academic compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- CME opportunities
- Professional liability and malpractice coverage
- Academic appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Opportunities for clinical, educational, and research development
- An impressive pension program with a generous employer contribution through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
At MetroHealth, we have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts , united by a commitment to service, innovation, education, and improving the health of the communities we serve.
Live and Work in Cleveland
Cleveland offers an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, recreation, and quality of life. The region features an extensive Metroparks system, Lake Erie recreation, nationally recognized restaurants, professional sports, world-class museums, the Cleveland Orchestra, and Playhouse Square—one of the largest performing arts districts in the country.
Combined with an affordable cost of living and diverse communities throughout Northeast Ohio, Cleveland is an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.
Learn More & Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and letter of interest to:
Eloy Vázquez, Sr.
Lead Provider Recruiter
The MetroHealth System
evazquez@metrohealth.org
The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio medical license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
- MD or DO degree with completed psychiatry residency from an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Valid DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Ohio
- Experience with electronic health records, including Epic or similar clinical documentation systems
- Ability to provide inpatient, outpatient, or emergency psychiatric evaluations as determined by the employer
Psychiatrist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatrist in Ohio?
To practice as a psychiatrist in Ohio, you must earn an MD or DO degree, complete a four-year psychiatry residency accredited by the ACGME, and obtain a medical license through the State Medical Board of Ohio. The board requires passing USMLE or COMLEX examinations and a background check. Most Ohio employers also expect board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which requires passing written and oral examinations after residency.
How much do psychiatrists make in Ohio?
Psychiatrists in Ohio earn a median of about $244,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,650 for the lowest 10% to over $423,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatrists in Ohio?
Employers hiring psychiatrists in Ohio right now include LifeStance Health, The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH), and The MetroHealth System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and state-operated psychiatric hospitals are among the most consistent sources of psychiatrist openings in the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?
The Ohio cities with the most psychiatrist openings are Columbus, Cleveland, and Akron. Columbus leads as the state capital with a dense concentration of major health systems and a large public-sector employer base, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw volume from their nationally recognized academic medical centers, which operate extensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatry programs.
Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telepsychiatry has become a widely accepted model for outpatient and consultative care. About 47% of psychiatrist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms and health systems expanding virtual behavioral health services. Medication management, therapy follow-ups, and crisis consultations are the areas most commonly offered in a remote format.
How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly out of residency into a staff psychiatrist role, as most Ohio health systems hire new residency graduates without requiring prior attending experience. Large employers like OhioHealth, MetroHealth, and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services regularly recruit new graduates into supervised or structured first-year positions. Candidates who have completed a fellowship in a high-demand subspecialty such as child psychiatry or addiction psychiatry gain a meaningful edge. Active Ohio licensure and board eligibility are the credentials that move an application forward.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Ohio employers. Search by city, specialty, or setting to narrow the results, then find a role that fits and apply directly through the listing.
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