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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Mental Health psychiatric services. The role entails a 90% administrative and 10% clinical split, and responsibilities include overseeing psychiatric operations, quality, compliance, provider performance, and taking charge of growth initiatives such as transitioning towards Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) status, developing a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, and potential expansion into Child & Adolescent services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for psychiatric services.
• Manage and oversee psychiatric operations, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Lead growth initiatives including CCBHC transition and MAT program development.
• Supervise a team of 10 providers and perform administrative functions.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide clinical care and medication management.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary care teams and strategic program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Active Washington State medical license and DEA license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience treating acute or chronic mental illness.
• At least 2 years of leadership/managerial experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience with community behavioral health and serving immigrant/refugee populations is strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in treating mental illness.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role in a clinical setting.

Skills

• Strong leadership and administrative capabilities.
• Experience with community behavioral health and integrated care models.
• Knowledge of psychiatric best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop psychiatric staff.
• Competency with EHR systems, with EPIC preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Cultural humility and trauma-informed care orientation.

Additional Requirements

• Monday–Friday, 8am-5pm, with possible hybrid schedule.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.