Behavioral Health Program Medical Director

Behavioral Health Program Medical Director

Valeo Resources has partnered with a non-profit hospital organization. We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time Behavioral Health Program Medical Director to join the team in Rancho Mirage, CA! This leadership role offers the chance to guide a multidisciplinary team, shape strategic behavioral health initiatives, and directly impact care delivery for underserved populations. If you're passionate about clinical excellence, health equity, and systems-level innovation, we'd love to connect with you.

Position: Behavioral Health Program Medical Director

Location: Rancho Mirage, CA

Schedule: M-F, day shifts (Full time - W2)

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer / Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with operations, administrative staff, and leadership to address program issues and share clinical perspectives.
• Partner with the clinic manager to set meeting agendas, lead provider meetings, and oversee clinic operations.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with physicians and APPs to review data, set goals, and provide feedback.
• Manage provider schedules to ensure adequate staffing.
• Oversee clinic quality, productivity, teamwork, and adherence to service excellence standards.
• Lead or support quality improvement projects and ensure timely submission of data.
• Contribute to program budgeting, strategic planning, and business growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with billing on compliance, coding, and provider education.
• Support physician evaluations, professional development, and, when needed, disciplinary actions.
• Foster positive morale, a learning environment, and high-quality patient care.
• Review patient service records for quality assurance.
• Attend compliance training annually.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of [State].
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, with at least 2 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, program development, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Please send your resume to Emma at View email address on click.appcast.io to learn more about the position and interview process!