Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director | Up to $372K + Executive Leadership & Benefits | Seattle, WA HZ
Job at a glance
Job description
An established behavioral healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and physician oversight across multiple treatment programs in the Seattle region.
This is an exciting opportunity for a board-certified psychiatrist who wants to combine patient care with strategic leadership, provider development, and clinical quality improvement. Help strengthen multidisciplinary teams, improve patient outcomes, and advance evidence-based treatment for individuals affected by eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Position Highlights
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Competitive Salary: $232,870–$372,570 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
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Physician Leadership: Influence clinical standards and psychiatric care delivery across regional programs.
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Executive Collaboration: Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and operational leadership.
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Clinical Practice: Maintain a limited clinical caseload while leading regional medical services.
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Provider Development: Mentor psychiatrists, physicians, and advanced practice providers.
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Meaningful Impact: Help improve access, quality, and continuity of behavioral healthcare.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; paid holidays; and disability and life insurance.
Job Responsibilities
Provide clinical and medical leadership across multiple treatment locations.
Oversee psychiatric care quality, patient safety, and evidence-based clinical practices.
Mentor and support psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers.
Collaborate with site directors and operational leaders to improve patient access, staffing, and clinical workflows.
Maintain direct patient care responsibilities, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and complex case consultations.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
Support regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, clinical policies, and risk management.
Partner with executive leadership on regional clinical strategy, program development, and provider recruitment and retention.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board certification in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Demonstrated medical or physician leadership experience.
Experience supervising or overseeing physicians, nurse practitioners, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience treating eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Experience in residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), or other behavioral health settings.
Multi-site physician leadership experience.
Fellowship training.
Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, or other healthcare accreditation standards.
Working Hours
Skills
- Psychiatry
- Board-Certified Psychiatry
- Physician Leadership
- Medical Director Experience
- Clinical Leadership
- Behavioral Health
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Physician Supervision
- Advanced Practice Provider Oversight
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- DEA Registration
- BLS/CPR Certification
Benefits:
Medical insurance with PPO and HSA options.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Location:
Seattle, Washington. This role requires regional leadership responsibilities and regular interaction with multiple treatment sites. Candidates must be able to reliably support regional operations.
Make a Difference Through Physician Leadership:
If you are a board-certified psychiatrist ready to expand your impact beyond individual patient care, this opportunity offers the chance to mentor providers, influence clinical strategy, and help shape high-quality behavioral healthcare across a region.
Apply today to explore this physician leadership opportunity.