Medical Director – Psychiatry (In person, hybrid, or remote)
Job at a glance
Job description
This opportunity is being offered through Medix in partnership with one of our valued healthcare clients.
Medix is partnering with a well-established behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible mental health services across its community network. We are seeking a board-certified physician (MD or DO) to serve as the Medical Director, providing clinical and strategic leadership within psychiatry and behavioral health programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care and leading clinical teams toward operational excellence.
As the Medical Director, you will help shape the organization’s medical direction by overseeing psychiatric and advanced practice staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advancing evidence-based practices within 24/7 crisis, residential recovery, and integrated care programs. The right candidate will bring a blend of clinical expertise, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to community mental health.
Overview
This role focuses on promoting clinical and operational excellence across multiple mental health programs. The Medical Director will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Location Preferences
The ideal candidate will be based in the Denver metropolitan area and available to work in person Monday through Friday.
A hybrid or fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate, though limited travel may be required.
Specialty / Background Experience
- Must be a board-certified physician (MD or DO).
- Must have demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or administrative setting.
- Open to candidates with strong experience working with mental health and behavioral health populations.
- Candidates should have a clear passion for improving mental health access and outcomes at both the clinical and community level.
Compensation
- Salary range: $243,400 – $294,300 (based on full-time, 40 hours per week)
- Prorated compensation for part-time employment
- Salary determined by education, licensure, years of experience, and internal equity
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, CME, and more
Position Highlights
- Leadership opportunity overseeing psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff
- Focus on clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and system-level innovation
- Collaboration with senior leadership on organizational strategy and care transformation
- Mission-driven work improving access to behavioral health services
- Ideal schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time Zone.
Qualifications
- Board-certified physician (MD or DO) required
- Active, unrestricted Colorado medical license and DEA required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant clinical experience as a physician and/or psychiatrist preferred
- Prior experience in clinical leadership or administrative roles required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty
- Preferred: residency in General Psychiatry and/or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Demonstrated expertise in crisis services, regulatory compliance, and preferably substance use or addiction recovery
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience working with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams
- Proficiency in EHR systems and familiarity with measurement-based care
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership for psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal behavioral health regulations and training standards.
- Oversee clinical quality, medical appropriateness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead implementation of evidence-based practices, including MAT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
- Optimize workflows to improve access to care and operational efficiency across programs.
- Collaborate with HR and program leadership on credentialing, documentation, and policy alignment.
- Partner with community organizations to strengthen referral networks and integrated care efforts.
- Represent medical services in leadership meetings, external partnerships, and regulatory communications.
