AMH Medical Director-251188

Psychiatric Medical Director – Adult Behavioral HealthWashington 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 communitiesThe 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.ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OperationsProvide 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 managementLead development of medical policies, clinical protocols, and best practicesOversee quality assurance initiatives and participate in risk management activitiesFacilitate monthly medical staff meetings and collaborate with leadership teams.Attend bi-monthly King County Medical Directors meetingsServe as a clinical liaison to the in-house pharmacy and primary care clinicClinical Responsibilities (10%)Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management.Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medicationsParticipate in multidisciplinary care teams to support integrated care.Strategic & Program DevelopmentLead the organization's transition toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designationDevelop and implement a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programSupport future expansion into Child & Adolescent behavioral health servicesGuide the long-term strategy for behavioral health servicesEnsure regulatory compliance and adherence to psychiatric best practicesQualificationsRequiredMD or DO from an accredited medical schoolActive Washington State medical licenseDEA licenseMinimum 5 years' experience treating acute or chronic mental illnessAt least 2 years of leadership or management experience in a clinical settingPreferredExperience in community behavioral healthExperience working with immigrant and refugee populationsFamiliarity with integrated care modelsHighly PreferredStrong clinical leadership and administrative skillsKnowledge of psychiatric regulatory standards and complianceExperience supervising and mentoring psychiatric staffExperience with EHR systems (EPIC preferred)Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed careScheduleMonday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM