Statewide Psychiatric Director

VitalCore Health Strategies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 390,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Topeka, Kansas, seeks a Statewide Psychiatric Director to provide statewide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight for correctional healthcare across the state. The role ensures delivery of high-quality behavioral health care and collaborates with facility leadership, medical providers, and operational partners to drive excellence and continuity of care.

Applicants must hold a current Kansas medical license, be Board Certified in Psychiatry, and have a valid

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in psychiatry with an active Kansas medical license.
• DEA license and BLS certification are required.
• Experience leading psychiatric programs across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide clinical leadership and oversight for behavioral health services across correctional facilities.
• Develop and monitor psychiatric policies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual standards.
• Supervise psychiatrists and behavioral health staff; mentor providers.
• Participate in quality improvement and program development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Psychiatry

Program development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

MD/DO in Psychiatry

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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BEHAVIORAL Full Time Topeka, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 13510

Salary Range: $390,000.00 To $400,000.00 Annually

Join the VitalCore Team in Kansas! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Statewide Psychiatric Director at our Regional Office in Topeka, Kansas!

STATEWIDE PSYCHIATRIC DIRECTOR BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

STATEWIDE PSYCHIATRIC DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Psychiatric Director to provide statewide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight for correctional healthcare services throughout the state of Kansas. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing psychiatric services across multiple correctional facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare to an underserved patient population.

The Statewide Psychiatric Director will collaborate closely with facility leadership, medical providers, behavioral health teams, and operational partners to support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, provider mentorship, and continuity of care across the system. This position combines direct clinical oversight with strategic leadership and program development.

STATEWIDE PSYCHIATRIC DIRECTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Kansas.
• Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Must have valid unrestricted DEA License.
• Must have Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must have knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management is required
• Must have experience in launching and managing innovative medical programs including developing, conducting, and evaluating program audits.
• Must have experience working with information technology staff to implement and manage sophisticated practice management and/or EHR software packages is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient with use of Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be a supportive team member who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

STATEWIDE PSYCHIATRIC DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide psychiatric leadership and clinical oversight for behavioral health services across multiple correctional facilities throughout Kansas
• Develop, implement, and monitor psychiatric policies, procedures, and clinical best practices
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, accreditation, and contractual standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary leadership teams to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Supervise, mentor, and support psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and behavioral health staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and utilization management processes
• Assist with provider recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management
• Review complex psychiatric cases and provide clinical consultation as needed
• Support crisis intervention efforts and behavioral health programming initiatives
• Analyze clinical data and trends to identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation standards and medication management oversight
• Participate in statewide leadership meetings and strategic planning initiatives

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.