Valley Behavioral Health

Medical Director- Psychiatrist

Valley Behavioral Health$275K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified in Psychiatry
  • Preferred previous experience as a Medical Director
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing state
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee quality and management of service delivery within the facility.
  • Establish and implement medical and clinical care protocols.
  • Deliver direct patient care and support interactions with clinical staff.
  • Supervise clinical and administrative personnel and ensure policy compliance.
  • Act as a bridge between medical staff and organizational leadership.
  • Manage financial aspects including budgets and revenue of the facility.
  • Develop and refine facility policies, goals, and strategies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for strategic influence within a recognized healthcare provider.
  • Collaborative work environment centered on patient care.
  • Direct involvement in shaping clinical protocols and practices.
  • Leadership role with a broad range of supervisory responsibilities.
  • Potential for teaching and training future healthcare professionals.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Medical Director - Psychiatrist to lead our clinical team. This is a unique leadership opportunity with a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare provider, offering both clinical impact and strategic influence.

Compensation: $275,000-$300,000 annually

What We're Looking For
  • A collaborative, patient-centered leader committed to evidence-based care
  • Strong clinical judgment and decision-making capabilities
  • Passion for integrated, trauma-informed treatment approaches
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills


Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering services within a facility.
  • Define protocols and assist in decision making pertaining to the medical and clinical care of patients.
  • Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with direct interactions with physician's staff.
  • Directly supervise other professional clinical staff, as well as administrative or support staff.
  • Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
  • Monitor and supervise assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinical policy.
  • Provide back up call coverage.
  • Serve in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel.
  • Secure physical exam and history from the patients.
  • Request appropriate diagnostic testing, clinical evaluation, and prescribe medications and treatments.
  • Assist in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation and industry practice, as well as facility, clinic or corporate policies and procedures.
  • Manage the finances and revenue of the facility including budgets, billing and spending.
  • Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to meet those goals.
  • Develop, approve, implement and update the general policies, protocols and procedures of the facility.


Qualifications

Required:
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified in Psychiatry
  • Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred


Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the practicing state
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.


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Overview:

The Medical Director is responsible for leadership, quality assurance, supervision, and overall medical management of the facility within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Summary
  • Responsible for the quality, efficiency and management of delivering services within a facility.
  • Define protocols and assist in decision making pertaining to the medical and clinical care of patients.
  • Provide direct patient care and assist other departments with direct interactions with physician's staff.
  • Directly supervise other professional clinical staff, as well as administrative or support staff.
  • Serve as a liaison between the medical staff and other staff within the facility, division or corporate staff, and organizational leadership.
  • Monitor and supervise assigned staff to adherence to established medical and clinical policy.
  • Provide back up call coverage.
  • Serve in a teaching capacity for the training and development of other personnel.
  • Secure physical exam and history from the patients.
  • Request appropriate diagnostic testing, clinical evaluation, and prescribe medications and treatments.
  • Assist in the management of behavioral or mental health problems of patients and maintain current clinical medical records in accordance with federal or state regulation and industry practice, as well as facility, clinic or corporate policies and procedures.
  • Manage the finances and revenue of the facility including budgets, billing and spending.
  • Develop organizational goals and objectives and devise strategies and policies to meet those goals.
  • Develop, approve, implement and update the general policies, protocols and procedures of the facility.


Qualifications

Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
  • Board certified in Psychiatry required.
  • Previous experience as a Medical Director preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine by the state in which the facility operates.
  • Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.


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About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1987

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