Psychiatric Medical Director Adult Behavioral Health
Washington State Full-Time Monday Friday, 8am 5pm Hybrid
Salary: $283,200 $346,400 (DOE)
A community-focused healthcare organization is seeking a Psychiatric Medical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Mental Health services. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of behavioral health programs while supporting a diverse patient population of approximately 2,000 primarily Medicaid-insured patients, including refugee and immigrant communities.
The position is structured as a 90% administrative / 10% clinical leadership role, overseeing psychiatric operations, quality initiatives, and provider development while helping lead significant growth initiatives across behavioral health services.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for adult psychiatric services.
- Direct day-to-day psychiatric operations and clinical program oversight.
- Supervise and support a team of 10 providers including psychiatrists, residents, and nurse practitioners.
- Conduct provider performance reviews and provide hiring and staffing input.
- Monitor provider onboarding, caseloads, and capacity management.
- Lead development of medical policies, clinical protocols, and best practices.
- Oversee quality assurance initiatives and participate in risk management activities.
- Facilitate monthly medical staff meetings and collaborate with leadership teams.
- Attend bi-monthly King County Medical Directors meetings.
- Serve as a clinical liaison to the in-house pharmacy and primary care clinic.
Clinical Responsibilities (10%)
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care teams to support integrated care.
Strategic & Program Development
- Lead the organization s transition toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designation.
- Develop and implement a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
- Support future expansion into Child & Adolescent behavioral health services.
- Guide the long-term strategy for behavioral health services.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to psychiatric best practices.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Active Washington State medical license
- DEA license
- Minimum 5 years experience treating acute or chronic mental illness
- At least 2 years of leadership or management experience in a clinical setting
Preferred
- Experience in community behavioral health
- Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations
- Familiarity with integrated care models
Highly Preferred
- Strong clinical leadership and administrative skills
- Knowledge of psychiatric regulatory standards and compliance
- Experience supervising and mentoring psychiatric staff
- Experience with EHR systems (EPIC preferred)
- Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
