Medical Director – Interventional Psychiatry

Mindpath Health Medical Group; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 311,400 - 380,600; Full time

Job summary

Mindpath Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Director of Interventional Psychiatry to lead TMS and Esketamine programs while maintaining a clinical practice of ~50%. The role involves strategic program development, operational partnership, and clinician engagement across Mindpath Health’s outpatient network.

The position is hybrid with travel up to 25%, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, and requires strong collaboration with clinical and operational leadership to expand access,

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in general Psychiatry.
• Active unrestricted medical license in CA.
• Active DEA registration.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in applicable states, as required by the role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clinical and operational teams.
• Experience in clinical program development, clinician engagement, or clinical leadership.
• Experience providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, Esketamine, or Interventional Psychiatry services.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership for TMS and Esketamine services, ensuring evidence-based care and program excellence.
• Drive referral development initiatives through provider outreach, relationship-building, case consultation, educational presentations, and community engagement.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve patient access, provider engagement, referral development, workflow efficiency, and program performance.
• Educate, mentor, and support physicians, APPs, and clinical staff while serving as a clinical thought leader internally and externally.
• Support quality, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts while staying current on emerging treatments, reimbursement trends, and regulatory developments.
• Lead growth and expansion initiatives, including business development opportunities, new service offerings, and scalable operational solutions.

Job description

Medical Director – Interventional Psychiatry

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Direct Patient Care: Approximately 50%

Travel: Up to 25%

Base Salary Range: $346,000+

Why Mindpath Health?

Join Mindpath Health as we expand access to high quality mental health care in the communities we serve. We provide a well-supported outpatient practice setting where we treat commercially insured patients with a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses. As part of a large group practice, you will have access to the collective expertise of our clinicians for the benefit of patients and your professional development.

• Flexibility is a core component of our hybrid approach of treating patients in-person as well as via telemedicine
• Feel of having your own practice, but without the overhead & management of one
• Mindpath Health provides Front Office, Patient Scheduling, and Billing Support
• We specialize in connected care through in-person or telemedicine visits with a psychiatrist, advanced psychiatric practitioner, or therapist
• We welcome our patients with respect and engage with referring providers, insurers, and partners in a spirit of positivity, collaboration, and accountability

The Importance of You –

The Medical Director of Interventional Psychiatry (IP) is responsible for advancing Mindpath Health’s Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Esketamine (Spravato) programs through clinical leadership, operational partnership, clinician engagement, and strategic program development.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this physician leader serves as the organization’s subject matter expert for Interventional Psychiatry services and a key ambassador within the community and industry. Partnering closely with clinical and operational leadership, the Medical Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, supports improved patient outcomes and access, expands referral networks, optimizes program performance and chair utilization, and drives growth initiatives across the organization.

The role also provides education and mentorship to clinicians and staff, monitors emerging research and industry trends, and represents Mindpath Health at professional meetings and conferences. In addition to administrative and leadership responsibilities, the Medical Director maintains an active clinical practice, dedicating approximately 50% of their time to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership for TMS and Esketamine services, ensuring evidence-based care and program excellence.
• Drive referral development initiatives through provider outreach, relationship-building, case consultation, educational presentations, and community engagement.
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve patient access, provider engagement, referral development, workflow efficiency, and program performance.
• Educate, mentor, and support physicians, APPs, and clinical staff while serving as a clinical thought leader internally and externally.
• Support quality, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts while staying current on emerging treatments, research, reimbursement trends, and regulatory developments.
• Lead growth and expansion initiatives, including business development opportunities, new service offerings, and scalable operational solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in general Psychiatry
• Active unrestricted medical license in good standing in CA
• Active DEA registration
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in application in applicable states, as required by the role
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with clinical and operational
• Experience in clinical program development, clinician engagement, or clinical leadership
• Experience providing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, Esketamine, or Interventional Psychiatry services

Preferred:

• Ability to travel as needed for provider engagement, site visits, conferences, and organizational initiatives
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence both
  clinical and operational stakeholders
• Passion for innovation and advancing evidence-based Interventional Psychiatry treatment models
• Knowledge of operational workflows, access management, utilization strategies, and growth initiatives
  within outpatient behavioral health settings preferred

About Mindpath Health

We are a clinician-led organization with patients at its heart, driven to make life better for those we serve. Our team believes in the combined power of autonomy, support, and collaboration.

Clinical growth

Take advantage of growth opportunities through our professional development program and in specialty clinics.

Media Taskforce

We provide opportunities to contribute quotes or articles for publication to build mental health awareness and reduce stigma.

Our national team ensures we support local markets by contracting with most commercial insurance companies.