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CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

GRADE

PSYC 0004

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Thomas B. Finan Center, Cumberland MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Clinical Director serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Thomas B. Finan Center and is the senior clinical/medical executive responsible for the leadership, oversight, and strategic direction of all clinical and medical services. This position provides and ensures the delivery of safe, high quality, recovery-oriented, and legally sound patient care across a complex 24/7 environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a degree in medicine (MD) from an accredited college or university, possess Board Certification in Psychiatry and have two years of medical practice in psychiatry, preferably at a supervisory or administrative level.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess: Leadership experience and a team-oriented approach Experience providing psychiatric care in an inpatient setting Forensic experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants for this classification must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by title by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of your current Maryland medical license and board certification should be attached to the application.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Date Posted
03/12/2026
Job Reference
26-009283-0001
Organization
State of Maryland - MDH Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center
Location
Allegany, MD
Category
Allied Health
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