AMH Medical Director
Medix
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$283,200 to $346,400 annual
About this job
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