Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director | Seattle, WA | $233K–$373K (ID-BB 134785)
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Job description
Job Title: Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director
Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Psychiatry
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Setting: Multi-site Behavioral Health / Eating Disorder Treatment
Compensation: $232,870–$372,570 annually
Lead Clinical Excellence in Eating Disorder Care
The Emily Program is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide clinical and strategic leadership across multiple treatment programs in the Seattle region.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a board-certified psychiatrist who wants to combine direct patient care with physician leadership, provider development, and regional clinical oversight within an established eating disorder treatment organization.
The Regional Medical Director will report to the Chief Medical Officer and collaborate with executive leadership, site directors, psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to advance quality, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Provide clinical and medical leadership across multiple regional treatment locations.
Maintain a limited clinical practice, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning.
Mentor and support psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.
Promote evidence-based treatment practices for eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Partner with operational leadership to improve patient access, provider scheduling, and clinical workflows.
Lead regional quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and retention.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, payer, and patient-safety standards.
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer on clinical strategy, program development, and regional growth.
Build strong relationships with referral sources, health systems, insurance carriers, and community partners.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board certification in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Demonstrated physician or medical leadership experience.
Experience supervising physicians, nurse practitioners, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience treating eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Experience in residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), or other behavioral health settings.
Multi-site clinical leadership experience.
Fellowship training.
Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, or comparable accreditation standards.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual base salary: $232,870–$372,570, depending on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and leadership scope.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Make a Meaningful Impact
The Emily Program has spent more than three decades advancing compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder treatment. This leadership opportunity allows you to influence clinical care across multiple programs, develop high-performing medical teams, and help individuals and families move toward recovery.
If you are a psychiatrist with proven leadership capabilities and a commitment to high-quality behavioral healthcare, we invite you to explore this opportunity.