Chief Medical Officer

Valley Cities; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 251,000 - 367,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

HSA contribution

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Student loan forgiveness programs

Longevity bonuses

Training and licensure support

Job summary

Valley Cities is seeking a Chief Medical Officer in Federal Way, WA. The CMO will oversee psychiatric and medical services, guide clinical quality initiatives, and collaborate with leadership to align programs with CQI standards.

Required MD/DO with WA licensure and at least five years of supervisory experience, plus expertise in evidence-based practices and working with diverse populations. This is a full-time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid MD or DO and licensure in WA.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of recovery principles and service-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices (MI, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT).
• Experience collaborating with clients in mental/behavioral health settings.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and operational effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services.
• Provide consultation on clinical quality and programming trends.
• Lead quality improvement across the organization in collaboration with staff.
• Advise CQI Committee and support agency-wide clinical policy development.
• Analyze clinical issues and support budget and workload planning with Finance.

Skills

MD/DO license

Supervisory experience

Recovery principles

Evidence-based practices

Behavioral health

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Job description

Chief Medical Officer | Federal Way, WA | FULL-TIME | EXEMPT | $251,082.00 - $366,900.00 |

About Valley Cities

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

What You'll Do (Essential Functions)

• Oversight of the agency’s operational effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical quality and trends and provide consultation for staff on current and new programming.
• In collaboration with other staff to ensure that quality improvement principles and practices are incorporated in all aspects of organizational functioning.
• Serve as advisor to the agency’s CQI Committee and contribute to organization and continuing committee functioning, as assigned by the CEO.
• Assist the CQI Committee in the analysis of clinical issues and development of proposed agency wide clinical policy.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding client, staff, and/or program issues to agency programs upon request of Directors and Managers.
• Participate in individual program planning as requested by the CEO.
• Function as liaison between Administration and psychiatrists regarding clinical policies, directions, and procedures.
• Consult with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer to oversee budget development for all programs supervised, assuring they are contractually responsive and otherwise accountable.
• Use cost benefit analysis as a tool for decision making.
• Provides timely and accurate KPI and data reports to the CEO.
• Formulates budget based on appropriate workload indicators and anticipated revenues in conjunction with Finance Director.

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of all staff members and promote the agency’s mission.
• Work in compliance with profession and agency Codes of Ethics.
• Effectively manages employee conflicts and builds and maintains a sense of teamwork among staff members.
• Places high value on cultural competency and ensures that hiring reflects community demographics.

What You'll Bring (Required)

Education and Experience

• Valid Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) / the ability to practice medicine in Washington state required.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles of recovery.
• Can illustrate documented, service-oriented experience that includes successful contacts with political representatives, community and business leaders, contributors, and public at large.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices, including MI, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT.
• Experience collaborating directly with clients in mental/behavioral health, social work, or medical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse population.

Other:

• Pass required background checks.
• TB test upon hiring.
• Dependable transportation.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Join Our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .