Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) Psychiatric Medical Director - Santa Clarita, CA.

Updated 12/03/25
$350,000 – $400,000 yearly
Valencia, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 3 years

Job description

Job description

Alliance for Wellness is a well-established physician-founded and physician-led psychiatric group serving Southern California since 2010.

We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) Psychiatric Medical Director to join our diverse and seasoned group of Board-Certified Providers in supporting our partner facility, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California.

If interested, you may send your CV directly thru John Rey: [Register to View] and let me know your availability for a quick phone call discussion.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership, administrative management, and quality oversight for psychiatric services within the Behavioral Health Unit.
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, make diagnoses, and provide direct patient care.
  • Prescribe medications and oversee individualized treatment plans.
  • Ensure coordination of mental health care across departments and with community stakeholders.
  • Provide medical and administrative directions to psychiatry and nursing staff.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of psychiatrists and other medical providers.
  • Develop and implement protocols, policies, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
  • Serve as a liaison between medical staff, hospital departments, and organizational leadership.
  • Participate in the planning and evaluation of mental health programs and conduct in-service training for staff.

Position Details and Qualifications:

  • Will support Henry Mayo NewHall Hospital in Valencia, CA.
  • Must have an MD or DO degree and be Board-Certified in Psychiatry.
  • Must hold a current, unrestricted California medical license and valid DEA
  • Minimum 3 years of experience are preferred, but motivated candidates with less years of experience will also be considered.
  • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (8AM to 5PM) and at least 1-2 weekends a month.
  • Full-Time.
  • Around $400K annual salary (production-based model, negotiable)
  • 1099 Independent Contractor (may consider W-2)

Why Join our team:

  • Collaborative team approach patient care.
  • Reasonable, Flexible Schedules.
  • Clinical autonomy with excellent support.
  • Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

About Alliance for Wellness

Our group provides a comprehensive model of care and services utilizing both onsite and telepsychiatry. We are not a placement company, but a medical group looking for providers who are passionate about providing the best patient care.

Interested in any other Southern California locations, you may send your CV on the email provided and will let you know of any other open positions.

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