Medical Director

• Provide medical consultation, education, and leadership support to the Director of Nursing, psychiatrists, and providers.
• Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team to promote stabilization and greater independence for clients with SMIs.
• Recruit, hire, train, and oversee psychiatrists and nursing leaders, and coach teams on efficiency, documentation, outcomes, and quality of care.
• Drive productivity, billable services, KPIs, and process improvements across admissions, assessments, clinical workflows, and service delivery.
• Lead with a collaborative leadership style that sets clear expectations while fostering a cohesive practice culture across multiple sites.
• Advise senior leadership (CEO, CCO, Executive Directors) on clinical programs, positions, and budgets; participate in meetings with payors and Medical Directors.
• Provide leadership across service lines (outpatient, intensive mental health, SUTS, LGBTQ, MHRC, etc.); prescribe medications as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, agencies, and community partners for coordinated care and referrals.
• Establish and uphold prescribing and treatment standards (e.g., benzodiazepines, ADHD, MAT, harm reduction, polypharmacy).
• Oversee onboarding and training with the Quality Management team, including evidence-based practices, client engagement, and care pathways.
• Support integration of medical services into broader organizational revenue and sustainability strategies.
• Lead organizational change efforts toward accountable, data-driven care; balance empathy and effective leadership to inspire staff through new processes and standards.
• Conduct and oversee quality and peer reviews; define and maintain quality measures; ensure audit-ready compliance with DHCS, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, CDPH, JCAHO, and county/state requirements, including equity and cultural competency.
• Develop, standardize, and implement policies, procedures, and workflows across multiple sites; reduce variance and ensure consistent quality.
• Manage admissions, assessments, documentation protocols, and MHRC operations compliance.
• Partner with CFO and CCO on budgeting, revenue planning, and projections for medical and nursing departments.
• Drive continuous quality improvement across clinics in partnership with Senior Director of Compliance and Operations.
• Lead structured case conferences, cross-team problem solving, and two annual agency-wide trainings on medications and clinical best practices.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with regulators, county behavioral health, managed care organizations, payors, oversight bodies, and community stakeholders; serve as liaison on clinical and medical practice issues.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school with a valid California license; board-certified in Psychiatry (ABPN or equivalent) with current DEA and CPR certification.
• 10+ years of medical practice, including at least 5 years serving as Medical Director with experience in psychiatry across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based models such as Psychosocial Rehabilitation, ACT, Full-Service Partnership, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and county regulations, including DHCS, Medi-Cal/Medicaid, QA standards, HIPAA, and cultural competency requirements.
• Experience with controlled substance prescribing compliance and safe prescribing practices.
• Proficiency with EHR systems (Credible preferred), CPT coding, billing, and revenue cycle compliance; experience with Human Service Information Systems and scheduling/training platforms preferred.
• Commitment to medical ethics, patient care quality, and safe clinical practices.
• Familiarity with oversight bodies such as the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Joint Commission (JCAHO) for facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentations) with expertise in documentation, quality management, and problem-solving.
• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, adaptability, and dependability; dynamic self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, email, and internet navigation; ability to promote safety and security in all settings.
• Ability to meet and maintain criminal records clearance per Title XXII and other licensing regulations.

• Valid California driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and current auto insurance; must maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
• Ability to pass post-offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required by State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

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