Medical Director Psychiatrist Opportunity – Lead Behavioral Health Services in Virginia Metro Area
Updated 10/06/26
Virginia, Virginia, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Medical Director Psychiatrist Opportunity
A respected behavioral health organization is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide both direct patient care and medical leadership oversight for its behavioral health services.
This role combines clinical psychiatry with administrative leadership responsibilities, including guiding medical services, supporting clinical teams, developing policies, improving care delivery systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
The ideal candidate will have experience in community mental health, psychiatric leadership, medication management, and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
Manage psychiatric medications and provide safe prescribing practices
Conduct mental status examinations and risk assessments
Provide crisis intervention and support for complex behavioral health cases
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to medical staff
Support development and improvement of medical policies and procedures
Assist with quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
Support electronic medical records and clinical documentation standards
Participate in staff training, mentoring, and professional development
Provide clinical consultation regarding psychiatric care delivery
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Completion of Psychiatry Residency
Active Virginia Medical License
Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Strong background in psychiatric diagnosis, treatment, and medication management
Experience providing psychiatric care in behavioral health settings
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Medical Director or psychiatric leadership experience
Community mental health experience
Experience with CARF accreditation standards
Experience supervising psychiatric providers or clinical teams
Familiarity with EHR and electronic prescribing systems
Working Hours
✅ Direct Hire
Skills
Medical Director
Behavioral Health
Community Mental Health
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Psychopharmacology
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Leadership
Clinical Supervision
Psychiatric Diagnosis
Patient Care
Quality Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
EHR
Telepsychiatry
Substance Use Treatment
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