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A leading national behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership across multiple treatment programs in the Seattle, Washington region. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader who wants to combine clinical psychiatry with regional medical leadership, physician development, quality improvement, and strategic growth. Position Highlights - Regional physician leadership across multiple behavioral health programs - Report directly to the Chief Medical Officer - Maintain a limited clinical practice while providing medical leadership and oversight - Lead and mentor psychiatrists, physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams - Help establish consistent clinical standards and evidence-based treatment practices - Drive quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and provider performance - Partner with executive and operational leadership on regional strategy and growth - Opportunity to influence the delivery of care across residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and virtual programs Job Responsibilities: Provide clinical and medical leadership across regional treatment locations Support complex psychiatric cases, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making Mentor and develop physicians, psychiatric providers, and advanced practice providers Partner with site and operational leaders to improve provider performance, access, workflows, and patient experience Support physician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development Monitor clinical quality, outcomes, compliance, and patient safety Participate in quality improvement, utilization management, medical necessity reviews, and risk management Support accreditation, regulatory, and payer requirements Develop and implement regional clinical initiatives in partnership with the CMO and executive leadership Promote collaboration among psychiatry, nursing, behavioral health, dietary, and other clinical disciplines Clinical Responsibilities The Regional Medical Director will maintain a limited clinical practice that may include: Psychiatric evaluations Psychiatric and medical assessments Diagnostic clarification Medication management Treatment planning Clinical case consultation Multidisciplinary treatment collaboration Crisis intervention and risk management as needed Qualifications: Ideal Candidate We are seeking an accomplished psychiatrist with demonstrated medical leadership experience and a passion for behavioral health. Strong candidates will bring: MD or DO Board Certification in Psychiatry Active, unrestricted medical license Current unrestricted DEA registration Demonstrated experience leading physicians, APPs, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams Behavioral health experience Strong clinical judgment and communication skills Experience with EHR systems Preferred Experience Eating disorder treatment Medical Director or Regional Medical Director experience Residential, PHP, IOP, or other behavioral health programs Multi-site or regional physician leadership Physician recruitment and development Quality improvement and clinical KPI management Joint Commission, CARF, or similar accreditation experience Fellowship training Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $232,870 – $372,570 Compensation is based on experience, credentials, geographic location, and scope of leadership responsibilities. Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance HSA and FSA options Short- and long-term disability Company-paid life insurance 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO Paid holidays Professional development opportunities Why Consider This Opportunity? This is more than a traditional psychiatry position. You'll have the opportunity to shape clinical strategy across an entire region, mentor other physicians, influence quality and patient outcomes, and help advance evidence-based treatment for individuals affected by eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. If you are an experienced psychiatrist ready to take the next step into regional physician leadership, this opportunity offers meaningful clinical impact, executive visibility, and the ability to help shape the future of behavioral healthcare. Apply today to learn more.