Psychiatry Medical Director – Regional Clinical Leadership | Seattle, Washington (BB)
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Seattle, Washington
Organization: The Emily Program
Base Salary: $232,870–$372,570
Position Type: Physician Leadership | Regional Medical Director
Transform Lives. Lead Clinical Excellence. Shape the Future of Eating Disorder Care.
The Emily Program has been a national leader in eating disorder treatment for more than three decades, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals affected by eating disorders and related mental health conditions.
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist – Regional Medical Director to provide clinical and strategic leadership across multiple treatment programs within the region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician leader who values clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, physician development, and improved patient outcomes.
Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Regional Medical Director serves as the senior physician leader for an assigned region, overseeing the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services across multiple locations.
The position combines a limited clinical practice with regional physician leadership, operational oversight, provider mentorship, quality improvement, and strategic planning. The Medical Director works closely with executive leadership, site directors, psychiatrists, physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leaders, behavioral health clinicians, and external stakeholders.
Time Off and Development
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Generous paid time off.
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Paid holidays.
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Professional development opportunities.
Location and Regional Responsibilities
Seattle, Washington
This position provides leadership across regional treatment programs and requires regular interaction with multiple sites. Candidates must reside within the region or be able to reliably support regional leadership responsibilities.
Make a Meaningful Difference
At The Emily Program, you'll have the opportunity to shape clinical excellence across multiple treatment programs, mentor healthcare providers, influence regional medical strategy, and help individuals and families affected by eating disorders move toward recovery.
If you are a board-certified psychiatrist seeking a meaningful physician leadership role with regional influence and the opportunity to improve behavioral healthcare delivery, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership across regional treatment locations.
Maintain high standards of psychiatric and medical care.
Promote evidence-based treatment, patient safety, accountability, and recovery-focused care.
Support complex clinical cases, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Help ensure consistent clinical practices across all levels of care.
Provider Leadership and Development
Mentor psychiatrists, physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical staff.
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development.
Provide appropriate clinical guidance and support to providers.
Participate in performance assessment, provider development, and succession planning.
Regional Medical Operations
Oversee psychiatric and medical service delivery across multiple programs.
Collaborate with site leadership to optimize provider scheduling and patient access.
Evaluate staffing needs and recommend solutions for operational efficiency and growth.
Identify barriers to effective care and improve clinical workflows and patient experience.
Direct Patient Care
Maintain direct clinical responsibilities that include:
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
Medical and psychiatric assessments.
Diagnostic clarification and medication management.
Individualized treatment planning.
Multidisciplinary case consultations.
Crisis intervention and risk management, as needed.
Strategic and Executive Leadership
Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and executive leadership on regional clinical initiatives.
Support organizational growth, expansion planning, and new program development.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes and access to care.
Evaluate emerging treatment models and clinical innovations.
Strengthen physician engagement, retention, and alignment with organizational goals.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, accreditation, and payer requirements.
Monitor clinical quality indicators and patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and utilization management.
Support medical necessity reviews, audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Contribute to patient safety, risk mitigation, and effective clinical policies and procedures.
Treatment Settings
The Emily Program delivers care across multiple levels of treatment, including:
Residential treatment.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Outpatient services.
Virtual treatment.
Qualifications
Board certification in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Demonstrated medical leadership experience.
Experience supervising physicians, nurse practitioners, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain it.
Fellowship training.
Experience treating eating disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Experience in residential, PHP, IOP, or behavioral health settings.
Multisite physician leadership experience.
Experience within a growing healthcare organization.
Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, or other accreditation standards.
Skills
Compensation depends on experience, credentials, geographic location, and the scope of leadership responsibilities.
Health and Wellness
Medical insurance, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and HSA options.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dental and vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Retirement
401(k) plan.
Employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to 6% of compensation.
Eligibility begins two months following hire.