Regional Medical Director – Psychiatry | Lead Behavioral Health & Eating Disorder Care | Seattle, WA (ID-BB 134785)
Updated 10/16/26
98109, Seattle, Washington, 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
5 years
Job description
Job description
A leading national behavioral health organization is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership across multiple treatment programs in the Seattle, Washington region.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician leader who wants to combine clinical psychiatry with regional medical leadership, physician development, quality improvement, and strategic growth.
Position Highlights
- Regional physician leadership across multiple behavioral health programs
- Report directly to the Chief Medical Officer
- Maintain a limited clinical practice while providing medical leadership and oversight
- Lead and mentor psychiatrists, physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Help establish consistent clinical standards and evidence-based treatment practices
- Drive quality, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and provider performance
- Partner with executive and operational leadership on regional strategy and growth
- Opportunity to influence the delivery of care across residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and virtual programs
Job Responsibilities
Support complex psychiatric cases, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making
Mentor and develop physicians, psychiatric providers, and advanced practice providers
Partner with site and operational leaders to improve provider performance, access, workflows, and patient experience
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development
Monitor clinical quality, outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
Participate in quality improvement, utilization management, medical necessity reviews, and risk management
Support accreditation, regulatory, and payer requirements
Develop and implement regional clinical initiatives in partnership with the CMO and executive leadership
Promote collaboration among psychiatry, nursing, behavioral health, dietary, and other clinical disciplines
Clinical Responsibilities
The Regional Medical Director will maintain a limited clinical practice that may include:
Psychiatric evaluations
Psychiatric and medical assessments
Diagnostic clarification
Medication management
Treatment planning
Clinical case consultation
Multidisciplinary treatment collaboration
Crisis intervention and risk management as needed
Qualifications
We are seeking an accomplished psychiatrist with demonstrated medical leadership experience and a passion for behavioral health.
Strong candidates will bring:
MD or DO
Board Certification in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license
Current unrestricted DEA registration
Demonstrated experience leading physicians, APPs, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Behavioral health experience
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Experience with EHR systems
Preferred Experience
Eating disorder treatment
Medical Director or Regional Medical Director experience
Residential, PHP, IOP, or other behavioral health programs
Multi-site or regional physician leadership
Physician recruitment and development
Quality improvement and clinical KPI management
Joint Commission, CARF, or similar accreditation experience
Fellowship training
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $232,870 – $372,570
Compensation is based on experience, credentials, geographic location, and scope of leadership responsibilities.
Comprehensive benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA and FSA options
Short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is more than a traditional psychiatry position. You'll have the opportunity to shape clinical strategy across an entire region, mentor other physicians, influence quality and patient outcomes, and help advance evidence-based treatment for individuals affected by eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
If you are an experienced psychiatrist ready to take the next step into regional physician leadership, this opportunity offers meaningful clinical impact, executive visibility, and the ability to help shape the future of behavioral healthcare.
Apply today to learn more.
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