Regional Medical Director

Gilder Search Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

401k matching

Licensure assistance

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions seeks a Regional Medical Director to lead psychiatric programs across Nebraska and Kansas, overseeing clinicians, coaching practitioners, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership, training, and facility management in long-term care settings. Competitive salary, flexible schedule, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Residency training in psychiatry completed.
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Unrestricted physician licensure in applicable states.
• State Pharmacy license to prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee psychiatric clinical programs in Nebraska and Kansas.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Psychiatric Practitioners.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Lead education, training, and staff development across facilities.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and facility partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Cultural Sensitivity

Regulatory Compliance

Technology Proficiency

Education

MD/DO (psychiatry residency)

Tools

Athena One EHR

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, W2 Salaried, Onsite/In-Field

Service areas incorporate:

• Nebraska State (Lincoln and Omaha)
• Kansas State (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka)

Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking an exceptional licensed Psychiatrist as our Regional Medical Director for the Nebraska and Kansas practice.

Behavioral Health Solution's (BHS) team of mental health treatment professionals specialized in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adults and geriatrics residing in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities. BHS encourages a collaborative culture with hands-on leadership. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber who share our commitment to providing state-of-the-art psychiatric services.

Job Summary

As the Regional Medical Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the psychiatric clinical programs in Nebraska and Kansas, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. You will partner with and oversee a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and operational leaders. The successful candidate will handle a mix of clinical responsibilities, leadership, and training, as well as facility and staff management.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support advanced Psychiatric Practitioners through ongoing coaching, training, orientation, and clinical guidance to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical oversight and supervision of Psychiatric Practitioners, including consultation on complex cases and coverage support as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and capacity determinations to diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and manage treatment plans, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications and evaluating patient progress.
• Deliver patient and family education, counseling, and crisis intervention services to promote understanding, engagement, and effective management of behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and facility partners to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure seamless integration of psychiatric services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contracted facilities, ensuring exceptional service delivery, communication, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, professional, and organizational standards, including accurate documentation, quality improvement initiatives, mandatory reporting requirements, and continuing education obligations.

Competencies

To excel in this role, you should possess the following competencies:

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor Nurse Practitioners, providing guidance, training and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health services.
• Clinical Proficiency: Mastery of psychiatric nursing practice, including conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and prescribing medications for patients with mental health disorders.
• Communication: Strong communication skills internally and externally, with the added ability to convey complex medical information to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams effectively.
• Collaboration: Proven track record of collaborating closely with other mental health professionals and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and optimal treatment outcomes.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent critical thinking skills to assess complex psychiatric needs and care, and effectively manage challenging critical situations.
• Adaptability: Ability to work independently while also fostering effective collaboration with fellow healthcare providers, adapting to changing circumstances and priorities as necessary.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Sensitivity to cultural and diversity issues in mental health care, with the ability to provide culturally responsive services and engage effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Regulatory Compliance: Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in psychiatric nursing.
• Use of Technology: Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Proficient in the use of EHR software systems, preferably Athena One.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry
• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Unrestricted licensure as a physician in the applicable state, including ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Licensed by the applicable State Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances.

Benefits

• Competitive earnings.
• Flexible work schedule.
• A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, and more).
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• 401k with a company match.
• Assistance with licensure across all states we operate in.

Compensation Package

• Starting at $300,000 and up annual base salary
• Eligibility for BHS Annual Bonus Program