Psychiatrist- Medical Director of Behavioral Health Service (WHW

Psychiatrist – Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) is a private, faith-based nonprofit committed to "Serving Humanity to Honor God," by providing quality, affordable healthcare and community-based services to the uninsured and underserved across South Texas. With a broad scope of clinical care, advocacy, and health equity programs, MHM works in partnership with Methodist Healthcare to ensure that all members of our 74-county community have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives. We are seeking a Psychiatrist – Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services to lead and expand psychiatric care across our clinics in South Texas. This role offers the opportunity to balance direct patient care with clinical leadership, shaping the future of behavioral health programs for underserved communities. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, board-certified psychiatrist with strong leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for advancing health equity.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, develop, and implement psychiatric services across clinics to ensure patient care meets professional standards and aligns with organizational goals.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of psychiatric staff, including mid-level practitioners and nursing personnel, and participate in performance evaluations and continuing education efforts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Behavioral Health leadership, and other clinical teams to ensure seamless delivery of psychiatric care and resolve patient concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans using a biopsychosocial model.
• Diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, OCD, and substance use disorders.
• Ensure quality assurance by overseeing psychiatric documentation, maintaining medical records and equipment, developing pharmaceutical guidelines, and participating in QA programs.
• Provide consultation and in-service training to staff, contribute to policy development, and serve as a liaison to external partners and internal teams.
• Engage in patient and family communication, crisis intervention, referral coordination, and participation in professional meetings and activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school, with successful completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Current State of Texas Medical License, DEA registration, Texas DPS license, and certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex documents, respond effectively to sensitive issues, and communicate complex information clearly and innovatively.
• Excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills; capable of applying scientific and logical principles to solve a wide range of clinical and operational problems.
• Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, and current auto liability insurance.
• Able to work in a medical office environment with direct patient contact; must be physically able to bend, stoop, twist, walk, sit, stand, and lift up to 15 pounds.

Location: Wesley Health & Wellness Center, 1406 Fitch Street, San Antonio, TX 78211

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Clinical Services: 36 hours weekly dedicated to providing clinical services to patients

Administrative Time: 4 hours weekly allocated for administrative responsibilities

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with a competitive salary range typically aligned to market benchmarks for psychiatrist leadership roles, plus eligibility for performance-based incentives.