Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director | Executive Clinical Leadership | Eating Disorder Treatment
Job at a glance
Job description
Lead Clinical Excellence. Advance Recovery. Shape the Future of Behavioral Healthcare.
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to lead clinical services across multiple behavioral healthcare programs in the Seattle metropolitan region.
This leadership position combines strategic medical oversight, physician mentorship, clinical quality improvement, and direct patient care. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based treatment, improve patient outcomes, and maintain consistent standards of care across multiple locations.
The ideal physician leader brings strong psychiatric expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a commitment to compassionate, recovery-oriented care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Job Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight across regional treatment programs.
Promote evidence-based psychiatric and medical care.
Support complex clinical decision-making and treatment planning.
Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and recovery-oriented care.
Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Physician Oversight & Development
Mentor psychiatrists, physicians, and advanced practice providers.
Support provider recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and retention.
Promote clinical accountability and consistent standards of practice.
Participate in provider performance and development initiatives.
Regional Operations & Strategy
Collaborate with executive and site leadership to improve patient access and clinical workflows.
Evaluate staffing needs and provider scheduling across multiple locations.
Support regional growth, program development, and clinical initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Direct Patient Care
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medical assessments.
Provide diagnostic clarification and medication management.
Develop individualized treatment plans.
Participate in clinical consultations and multidisciplinary case reviews.
Support crisis intervention and risk management when needed.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
Monitor clinical quality indicators and patient outcomes.
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Promote compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
Participate in audits, utilization reviews, and policy development.
Qualifications
Board certification in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Current unrestricted DEA registration.
Demonstrated medical or physician leadership experience.
Experience supervising physicians, advanced practice providers, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
Working Hours
Skills
Physician Supervision & Mentorship
Eating Disorder Treatment
Clinical Quality Improvement
Multisite Medical Operations
Behavioral Health
Regulatory Compliance