Medical Director – Adult Psychiatry
Location: Washington State (Hybrid possible)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $283,200 – $346,400 (DOE)
Overview
Seeking a Medical Director of Adult Psychiatry to provide strategic and operational leadership within a community-based behavioral health setting serving approximately 2,000 patients, including immigrant and refugee populations.
This is a 90% administrative and 10% clinical role, designed for a physician interested in leadership, program development, and system-level impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Provide oversight of adult psychiatric services
- Manage and supervise a team of approximately 10 providers (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, resident)
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staffing capacity
- Direct day-to-day clinical operations
- Lead medical staff meetings and participate in external leadership forums
- Collaborate with pharmacy and primary care teams
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant care
- Lead quality assurance and risk management initiatives
- Develop and implement clinical policies and protocols
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards
Strategic & Program Development
- Lead transition to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) status
- Develop and implement a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program
- Support expansion into Child and Adolescent psychiatry services
- Guide overall behavioral health strategy
Clinical Responsibilities (10%)
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations
- Provide medication management
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
- Participate in multidisciplinary care teams
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Active Washington State medical license and DEA license
- Minimum 5 years of experience treating mental illness
- At least 2 years of leadership experience in a clinical setting
Preferred
- Experience in community behavioral health
- Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations
Desired Skills
- Strong leadership and administrative capabilities
- Experience with integrated care models
- Knowledge of psychiatric best practices and regulatory compliance
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop clinical staff
- Experience with EHR systems (EPIC preferred)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Cultural humility and trauma-informed care approach
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage (employee-only plan)
- Employer contribution toward dependent coverage
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plans including 403(b) and pension option
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and wellness leave
- Commuter benefits
- IT equipment and telecommuting support
- Employee Assistance Program
