Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

HCA Healthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director of Psychiatry to lead a dynamic team at a community-based hospital in Silicon Valley. This role combines clinical practice with leadership, focusing on enhancing outpatient programs and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding a multidisciplinary team in delivering evidence-based treatments. Located in a vibrant area known for its innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact behavioral health services positively while enjoying the benefits of living in a culturally rich community.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Collaborative Work Environment

Leadership Opportunities

Community-Based Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in behavioral health.
• Expertise in evidence-based treatments like DBT and CBT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee behavioral health services and initiatives.
• Represent behavioral health in community forums and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership in Behavioral Health

Clinical Oversight

Evidence-Based Treatments (DBT, CBT)

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Description

Specialization: Psychiatry

Job Summary:

Join Our Team as a Medical Director of Psychiatry at Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital is actively seeking an experienced and dynamic adult psychiatrist to lead our multidisciplinary behavioral health team in beautiful Los Gatos, California.

Position Highlights:

• Ideal for a practicing physician who wants to combine clinical practice with a part-time leadership role, helping to grow our outpatient IOP/PHP programs.
• Provide expert oversight and leadership to shape the future of behavioral health services in a collaborative environment.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, represent behavioral health in hospital and community forums, drive quality improvement initiatives, and offer clinical direction for patient care.

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary based on MGMA data and industry standards.
• Board certification or eligibility is required.
• Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

About Good Samaritan Hospital Behavioral Health Services:

• Our longstanding, community-based outpatient program is well-established and highly regarded.
• Work with a dedicated team including licensed therapists, psychiatric-trained nurses, and experienced leadership.
• Patients receive evidence-based treatments such as DBT and CBT in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
• Join a stable, collaborative psychiatry team with seasoned providers committed to quality care and long-term success.

About Good Samaritan Hospital:

• Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, a 474-bed facility.
• Designated STEMI receiving center in Santa Clara County.
• Offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular diagnostics and interventions, electrophysiology, robotics, Mona Lisa Touch, orthopedics, spine, general surgery, bariatrics, gynecology, urology, high-risk obstetrics with Level III NICU, and comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Provides full-service oncology care with multimodal treatments, clinical trials, nurse navigation, survivorship programs, outpatient infusion, and has received the ACoS Outstanding Achievement Award five times.

San Jose, as a major technology hub and one of Northern California's largest cities, offers a diverse community with rich cultural and art scenes, excellent education, and a desirable living environment. The area boasts parks, beaches, professional sports teams, and is renowned as the center of innovation in Silicon Valley.