Outpatient Medical Director

Job Summary:
The Outpatient Medical Director for Mental Health and Psychiatric Care is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, policies, and procedures within an outpatient behavioral health facility. This role ensures high-quality psychiatric care, maintains regulatory compliance, and provides leadership to medical and clinical staff. The Medical Director will act as a collaborative physician across the state of Virginia, support emergency psychiatric coverage needs, and conduct wellness assessments and follow-up care for a small number of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies and procedures to ensure best practices in psychiatric care and regulatory compliance.
• Provide medical oversight for psychiatric services, ensuring adherence to evidence-based mental health treatment protocols.
• Act as a collaborative physician for psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants across the state of Virginia.
• Conduct routine chart reviews and provide clinical supervision as required by state regulations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health service delivery and patient outcomes.

Patient Care & Psychiatric Wellness Assessments:

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and wellness assessments, including screenings for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and other psychiatric interventions.
• Provide direct psychiatric care as needed, ensuring timely and appropriate mental health intervention.
• Support a multidisciplinary approach to psychiatric care by collaborating with therapists, social workers, case managers, and other mental health professionals.

Emergency Coverage & Crisis Response:

• Provide emergency psychiatric coverage when needed, ensuring continuity of mental health care.
• Assist in developing psychiatric crisis response protocols and training clinical staff on proper procedures.
• Act as a point of contact for urgent psychiatric medical decisions and escalations.

Collaboration & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including Virginia state psychiatric care guidelines.
• Work closely with administrative and clinical teams to align psychiatric services with organizational goals.
• Participate in state and local mental health advisory committees to advocate for advancements in outpatient psychiatric care.
• Support training and development of clinical staff to enhance professional growth and service quality in psychiatric treatment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with specialization in Psychiatry.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Virginia.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatric or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of mental health regulations, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience acting as a collaborative physician in Virginia for psychiatric providers.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and telepsychiatry services.
• Advanced certification in healthcare leadership or administration (e.g., CPE, MBA, or MPH).

This position is ideal for a dedicated psychiatric leader who is passionate about outpatient mental health care, clinical excellence, and advancing behavioral health services.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $78.30 - $82.75 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23226

Salary : $78 - $83