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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide strategic, clinical, and physician leadership across multiple behavioral health treatment programs in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician leader who is passionate about behavioral health, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical quality, physician development, and improving outcomes for patients with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The Regional Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, site directors, psychiatrists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care across the region. The position combines regional medical leadership with limited direct clinical responsibilities. Why This Opportunity Stands Out - Regional physician leadership across multiple treatment programs - Opportunity to influence clinical strategy and organizational growth - Lead and mentor psychiatrists, physicians, APPs, and clinical leaders - Drive evidence-based clinical initiatives and quality improvement - Help improve access, patient outcomes, and continuity of care - Collaborate directly with executive and operational leadership - Opportunity to shape clinical standards across multiple levels of care - Meaningful leadership role within a mission-driven behavioral healthcare organization Job Responsibilities: Key Leadership Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership: Provide physician leadership across regional treatment locations Establish and maintain high clinical standards across programs Ensure delivery of evidence-based psychiatric and medical care Promote patient safety, quality, accountability, and recovery Serve as a clinical resource for complex cases and treatment planning Support implementation of clinical best practices Foster physician engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration Provider Oversight & Development: Mentor psychiatrists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and medical staff Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention Promote professional development and continuing education Provide appropriate clinical guidance and support to providers Participate in provider performance and development initiatives Support succession planning and development of future medical leaders Regional Medical Operations: Oversee psychiatric and medical service delivery throughout the region Partner with site leadership to optimize provider scheduling and patient access Evaluate regional staffing needs and recommend solutions Identify barriers affecting patient care and provider effectiveness Collaborate with operational leaders to improve clinical workflows Monitor consistency of care across programs and locations Support operational efficiency while maintaining clinical quality Clinical Responsibilities: The Regional Medical Director will maintain limited direct patient care responsibilities, including: Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations Psychiatric and medical assessments Diagnostic clarification Medication management Treatment planning Multidisciplinary case collaboration Clinical case consultation Crisis intervention and risk management when needed The physician leader will help ensure patients receive timely, individualized, evidence-based, and clinically appropriate care throughout their treatment journey. Strategic Leadership: Working with executive and medical leadership, the Regional Medical Director will: Develop and implement regional clinical initiatives Support organizational growth and expansion Identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes Evaluate emerging treatment models and clinical innovations Support development of new programs and services Align clinical excellence with organizational objectives Strengthen physician engagement and retention Promote consistency in clinical practices across regional locations Quality, Compliance & Risk Management: Responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements Support accreditation and payer requirements Monitor quality indicators and clinical outcomes Participate in quality improvement initiatives Support utilization management and medical necessity reviews Assist with audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections Participate in patient safety and risk mitigation initiatives Evaluate clinical policies and procedures for effectiveness and compliance Key Stakeholder Collaboration: The Regional Medical Director will collaborate with: Chief Medical Officer Executive Leadership Regional and Site Leadership Psychiatrists and Physicians Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Nursing Leadership Behavioral Health Clinicians Dietitians Referral Sources Health Systems Insurance Partners Community Partners Ideal Candidate Profile: We are seeking a physician leader who demonstrates: Clinical Excellence: Strong psychiatric and medical judgment Excellent diagnostic and treatment skills Experience treating complex behavioral health populations Knowledge of eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions preferred Physician Leadership: Experience leading physicians and multidisciplinary teams Ability to influence across multiple locations and departments Demonstrated success improving clinical quality and operational performance Strong coaching, mentoring, and communication skills Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance clinical priorities with organizational objectives Experience implementing system-wide clinical initiatives Data-driven approach to quality improvement Strong change management and collaboration skills Qualifications: Required Qualifications: MD or DO Board Certified in Psychiatry Active and unrestricted medical license Current unrestricted DEA registration BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain Demonstrated medical or physician leadership experience Experience supervising physicians, nurse practitioners, APPs, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems Preferred Qualifications: Fellowship training preferred Eating disorder treatment experience strongly preferred Behavioral health treatment experience Experience in residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient settings Multi-site or regional medical leadership experience Experience within a growing healthcare organization Experience with Joint Commission, CARF, or similar accreditation standards Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday; primarily daytime business hours with flexibility required for regional physician leadership, clinical consultations, and occasional urgent matters. Skills: Skills - Psychiatry & Behavioral Health - Physician Leadership - Regional/Multi-Site Clinical Leadership - Medical Director Experience - Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis - Medication Management - Eating Disorder Treatment - Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions - Provider Supervision & Mentoring - Multidisciplinary Team Leadership - Clinical Quality Improvement - Patient Safety & Risk Management - Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance - Clinical Operations - Treatment Planning - Crisis Intervention - EHR/EMR Proficiency - Strategic Planning - Provider Recruitment & Retention - Performance Management - Stakeholder Collaboration - Change Management - Data-Driven Decision Making Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary: $232,870 – $372,570 annually Compensation may vary based on experience, credentials, geographic location, and scope of leadership responsibilities. Health & Wellness: Medical insurance PPO and HSA options Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Short-term disability Long-term disability Company-paid life insurance Retirement: 401(k) plan Employer match of 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation Eligibility begins two months following hire Time Off & Professional Development: Generous PTO Paid holidays Professional development opportunities Location: Seattle, Washington This position provides leadership across regional treatment programs and requires regular interaction with multiple locations. Candidates must reside within the region or be able to reliably support regional leadership responsibilities. No relocation assistance is available. Make a Meaningful Impact: This is an opportunity for an experienced psychiatrist to move beyond traditional clinical practice and make a broader impact on behavioral healthcare delivery. As Regional Medical Director, you will help shape clinical strategy, develop physician teams, improve quality and patient outcomes, and support the delivery of evidence-based care across multiple treatment programs. If you are a psychiatrist with strong physician leadership experience and a passion for behavioral health, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful regional impact while continuing to practice medicine.