Practicing Medical Director for Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

32 Hours Per Week - Hybrid Schedule

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy Hann
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Salary: $335,000 - $450,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading provider of behavioral health services in the United States, dedicated to assisting individuals with complex mental health needs on their journey to recovery. Our organization offers various programs and services, including Crisis intervention, Residential treatment, Substance use disorder support, Forensic mental health programs

We are seeking a Practicing Medical Director to provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care within a licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC). This hybrid position consists of 16 hours per week of administrative medical director responsibilities for the 97-bed facility and 16 hours of direct patient care, overseeing a 24-bed unit. Patient stays fluctuate in duration, currently averaging 60 to 90 days, depending on clinical need and discharge readiness.

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This position requires on-site presence every Monday for meetings. Additional on-site time will be necessary to fulfill clinical duties, with the specific schedule dependent on patient caseload. Remaining hours may be completed remotely or on-site, depending on operational needs and clinical requirements.

Why join us?

Join a dedicated mental health care team where your leadership and clinical skills directly support recovery, rehabilitation, and system-level improvement

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:
Administrative (50%)

• Provide leadership, oversight, and clinical guidance to the team of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and MDs for the MHRC.
• Attend and lead on-site leadership and county meetings on Mondays, collaborating with nursing, behavioral health, and administrative teams.
• Support medical staff through supervision, mentorship, provider scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee compliance with MHRC regulations, documentation standards, and utilization review processes.
• Contribute to policy development, clinical protocols, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Clinical (50%)

• Provide direct psychiatric care to residents on in your assigned unit, managing a caseload within the 24-bed capacity.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication management, and treatment planning in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure high standards of documentation and care aligned with MHRC licensing, Medi-Cal standards (if applicable), and facility protocols.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with active, unrestricted medical license in California - or the ability to secure one.
• Board-certified in Psychiatry
• Minimum of 2 years of medical leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Associate Medical Director)
• DEA certification and credentialing eligibility
• Familiarity with MHRC or sub-acute mental health models preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in MHRC, inpatient psychiatric, sub-acute, or forensic mental health settings
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, or state licensing requirements for mental health facilities
• EMR proficiency
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and contributing to regulatory site visits or audits

Schedule & Work Model:

• 32 hours per week total (16 hours admin + 16 hours clinical)
• On-site presence required Mondays for meetings and patient rounds
• Hybrid flexibility for non-clinical hours (remote options available)
• Some flexibility required for urgent matters or provider coverage

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