Medical Director, Behavioral Health [84555]

Our client is seeking a Medical Director, Behavioral Health for a temp-to-perm opportunity with a remote behavioral health organization. This role provides clinical leadership across psychiatric and substance use programs, supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The Medical Director also guides providers, reviews complex cases, and delivers select clinical services as needed.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Medical Director, Behavioral Health Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance for behavioral health, psychiatric, and substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Review complex and high-risk patient cases, including severe suicidality, acute psychosis, polypharmacy, and frequent hospitalizations.
• Oversee clinical protocols, medical necessity criteria, and psychiatric prescribing practices.
• Supervise, consult with, and mentor psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement through policy development, compliance oversight, clinical reviews, outcome analysis, and collaboration with community partners.

Medical Director, Behavioral Health Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Board certification in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is preferred.
• Three to five years of clinical practice experience in behavioral health or psychiatry; leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health and substance use regulations, with familiarity with integrated care models, evidence-based practices, electronic health record systems, and collaborative clinical leadership.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.