Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director | Eating Disorders | Seattle, WA (BB)
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Job description
Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Psychiatry
Position Type: Physician Leadership
Setting: Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient & Virtual Care
Compensation: $232,870–$372,570 annually
Transform Lives Through Clinical Leadership
An established, nationally recognized eating disorder treatment organization is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and physician oversight across multiple treatment programs in the Seattle region.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a board-certified psychiatrist to combine clinical practice with regional medical leadership, strategic planning, provider development, and quality improvement. The ideal candidate is passionate about evidence-based behavioral healthcare, multidisciplinary collaboration, and improving outcomes for individuals affected by eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Regional Medical Director will oversee psychiatric and medical services across multiple locations and levels of care. This physician leader will partner with executive leadership, site directors, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and behavioral health professionals to maintain high clinical standards, support operational effectiveness, and enhance patient outcomes.
The position includes a limited clinical practice alongside regional leadership responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning.
Mentor and support psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical staff.
Participate in physician recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and retention.
Collaborate with operational leaders to improve provider scheduling, patient access, clinical workflows, and care coordination.
Lead and support regional clinical initiatives, quality improvement programs, and evidence-based treatment practices.
Monitor clinical outcomes, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and medical necessity.
Participate in accreditation reviews, audits, risk management, and policy development.
Support program growth, clinical innovation, and continuous improvement across the region.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
Board certification in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Demonstrated medical leadership experience.
Experience supervising or leading physicians, advanced practice providers, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience treating eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Clinical experience in residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, or other behavioral health settings.
Multi-site physician leadership experience.
Fellowship training.
Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, or other healthcare accreditation standards.
Experience implementing clinical quality initiatives and organizational improvements.
Compensation & 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 (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Lead psychiatric and medical services across multiple treatment programs.
Influence regional clinical strategy in collaboration with executive leadership.
Develop and mentor physicians and advanced practice providers.
Help improve access, quality, and outcomes across multiple levels of eating disorder care.
Combine meaningful clinical work with a broader physician leadership role.
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting recovery and whole-person care.
Location
Seattle, Washington. Candidates must reside within the region or be able to reliably support regional leadership responsibilities and interaction with multiple treatment locations.
Interested in advancing your physician leadership career while making a meaningful difference in behavioral healthcare? Apply today.