Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

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