Medical Director of Psychiatric Services (Geriatric Inpatient)

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Director of Psychiatric Services (Geriatric Inpatient)

Location: San Francisco, CA (Excelsior Neighborhood)

Job Type: Full-Time / Leadership

Total Compensation: High $300s – Low $400s

• Breakdown: $250,000 Base Administrative Salary + Clinical Professional Fees

We are Northern California’s leading, mission-driven senior services nonprofit organization. Situated on a beautiful nine-acre campus in San Francisco, our continuum of care includes assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and a specialized acute geriatric psychiatric unit.

With a legacy dating back to 1871, we serve over 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in compassion, community, and excellence. We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture where nearly 1,000 team members of all diverse faiths and backgrounds work together with a shared purpose.

• Mission-Driven: Make a meaningful, daily impact on the lives of older adults.

• Strong Earning Potential: $250,000 base administrative salary with total comp reaching the high $300s–low $400s via clinical pro fees.

• Inclusive Community: Deeply welcoming to all backgrounds and faiths.

• Supportive Environment: Collaborative leadership team focused on enhancing the employee experience.

• Growth & Development: Excellent opportunities for professional development.

As the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services , you will provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for our 12-bed inpatient Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) for adults over the age of 65, as well as support psychiatric services across our entire campus.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, service-oriented psychiatric care in compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership to psychiatric providers, collaborates with clinical and administrative executives, and serves as a key physician leader.

Note: This role is structured as an administrative position ($250k salary) coupled with direct patient care provided as an Independent Contractor to generate additional clinical professional fees.

• Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) Leadership: Manage daily administrative and clinical responsibilities for the 12-bed inpatient geriatric psych unit in collaboration with other APU providers.

• Campus-Wide Support: Oversee and support psychiatric services across the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Assisted Living/Memory Care residences.

• Medical Staff Leadership: Partner with clinical and administrative executive leadership to champion quality improvement initiatives, compliance, and clinical excellence.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited program.

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Psychiatry (Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship or extensive experience in geriatric psych strongly preferred).

• Active, unrestricted California Medical License.

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills within a multidisciplinary team.

• Physical ability to perform standard clinical and administrative duties on an active healthcare campus.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Commuter Benefits & Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station

Our organization is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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