Medical Director & Behavioral Health Leader

Wyandot, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network in Kansas City, KS seeks a Medical Director, board-certified psychiatrist, to provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for behavioral health services. The role blends direct patient care with supervision, program oversight, and executive collaboration to improve care quality.

You will guide medical operations, advance evidence-based practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to extend

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted Kansas medical license
• Current DEA registration appropriate for the position
• Clinical leadership and supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare and behavioral health regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment with an active patient caseload.
• Provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder and support evidence-based approaches.
• Establish and maintain clinical protocols and treatment guidelines.
• Promote trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Oversee medical services, including outpatient treatment and Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Participate in Executive Leadership Team and contribute to strategy and long-term planning.
• Supervise psychiatrists, APPs, and other medical staff; recruit and evaluate staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, licensing, and payer standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Executive leadership

Medical operations oversight

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Psychiatry

Active Kansas medical license

DEA registration

Job description

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network in Kansas City, KS seeks a Medical Director, board-certified psychiatrist, to provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for behavioral health services. The role blends direct patient care with supervision, program oversight, and executive collaboration to improve care quality.

You will guide medical operations, advance evidence-based practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to extend