Regional Medical Director

Colorado Psychiatric; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 233,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric in Seattle seeks a Regional Medical Director to lead medical and psychiatric staff, ensuring comprehensive, APA-aligned care across sites.

You will mentor teams, oversee staffing, and collaborate with the Executive Director/CMO to drive program development and regulatory compliance, delivering high-quality patient care regionally.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/APN required with active license.
• Current unrestricted medical license in the state.
• DEA certification required or able to obtain.
• BLS/CPR certification; CPI Card if in SE region.
• Leadership experience in a medical setting.
• Competent with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Medical and Psychiatric staff.
• Align services with APA/REDC standards and insurer requirements.
• Collaborate with executives to drive program development.
• Ensure staffing, coverage, and streamlined processes across sites.
• Serve as a clinical resource to treatment teams and improve outcomes.
• Drive care quality through new practices and processes.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

MD

DO

APN

Medical license

DEA certificate

BLS/CPR

CPI Blue Card

EHR proficiency

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm along with on-call duties

Compensation Disclosure

Regional Medical Director Starting Salaried Range: $232,870.00- $372,570.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How The Regional Medical Director Empowers Recovery

• Ensure all clients receive comprehensive psychiatric and medical services tailored to their individual needs and aligned with standards set by the APA, REDC, regulatory agencies, and insurers.
• Provide leadership and support to all Medical and Psychiatric staff, fostering an environment of mentorship and collaboration. Implement systems to ensure providers have access to specialty-specific leadership resources.
• Conduct evaluations, diagnostics, and treatments, including medication management and other interventions as appropriate, to ensure clients receive timely and effective care.
• Actively participate in regional leadership initiatives, working to align services with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, CMO, and Medical Leadership teams to spearhead program development and strategic initiatives that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Operational Oversight: In partnership with the CMO, ensure appropriate staffing, adequate coverage, and streamlined processes to maintain consistent, high-quality care across sites.
• Serve as a clinical resource to treatment teams, offering expertise and guidance on best practices to support high-quality patient care.
• Drive care quality through the development and implementation of new practices and processes that enhance service delivery, staff efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Carry out other relevant duties as assigned.

Educational Requirement

• Educational Requirement: MD, DO, or APN required.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• DEA Certification: Current and unrestricted DEA license.
• Certifications (or ability to obtain):
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI Blue Card) if working at sites in the Southeast Region
• Other Qualifications:
• History of leadership in a medical setting
• Competency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems