Senior Level Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs
Senior level medical director psychiatry jobs place experienced clinicians in command of psychiatric program strategy, care model design, and the clinical teams that deliver outcomes across patient populations. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Sun River Health, Sutter Health, and Syneos Health hiring at this level now.
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Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is seeking a Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for our Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program for behavior health. The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and direct psychiatric care to ensure safe, effective, and compliant treatment delivery.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $340,000
- 8 FTE clinical psychiatry and 0.2 FTE administrative
- Sign-on bonus
- Two-year salary guarantee
- RVU based compensation model starting in year 2
- RVU bonus potential during guarantee
- Residency stipend available
- Provide physician leadership and oversight of all PHP/IOP clinical services and behavioral health department services
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated care
- Participate in call coverage rotation responsibilities consistent with Behavioral Health department needs
- Ensure therapeutic approaches align with program goals and evidence-based practices
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide medication management
- Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and multidisciplinary team members
- Support staff with clinical questions, case discussions, and treatment planning
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives and program development activities
- Oversee appropriate patient flow and adherence to safety and documentation standards
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record system (Epic)
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, program managers and other behavioral health professionals to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care
- Promote a patient-centered, recovery-oriented model of care
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Low paperwork demands
- EHR: Epic
- Stable and growing group
Qualifications
Board certified/Board eligible
Join Us and Enjoy
Standard Benefits
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Opportunity Information
Gould Medical Group is seeking a Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for our Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program for behavior health. The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and direct psychiatric care to ensure safe, effective, and compliant treatment delivery.
Position Details
- Starting base salary: $340,000
- 8 FTE clinical psychiatry and 0.2 FTE administrative
- Sign-on bonus
- Two-year salary guarantee
- RVU based compensation model starting in year 2
- RVU bonus potential during guarantee
- Residency stipend available
- Provide physician leadership and oversight of all PHP/IOP clinical services and behavioral health department services
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated care
- Participate in call coverage rotation responsibilities consistent with Behavioral Health department needs
- Ensure therapeutic approaches align with program goals and evidence-based practices
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide medication management
- Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and multidisciplinary team members
- Support staff with clinical questions, case discussions, and treatment planning
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives and program development activities
- Oversee appropriate patient flow and adherence to safety and documentation standards
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record system (Epic)
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, program managers and other behavioral health professionals to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care
- Promote a patient-centered, recovery-oriented model of care
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practice Clinicians
- Low paperwork demands
- EHR: Epic
- Stable and growing group
Qualifications
Board certified/Board eligible
Join Us and Enjoy
Standard Benefits
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Two-year shareholder track
- Annual CME allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Annual profit sharing for shareholders
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
Organization Details
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
Community Information
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Senior Level Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level medical director psychiatry job?
Employers at this level look for board-certified psychiatrists with demonstrated leadership over clinical programs, not just patient care. What gives candidates an edge is a record of designing or scaling psychiatric services, managing multidisciplinary teams, and influencing quality or compliance outcomes. Executive presence, the ability to work across C-suite stakeholders, and experience with value-based care models are increasingly decisive at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level medical director psychiatrys?
Companies hiring senior level medical director psychiatrys right now include Sun River Health, Sutter Health, and Syneos Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large health systems, behavioral health networks, managed care organizations, and telehealth platforms that need experienced clinical leadership to oversee psychiatry programs at scale.
Are there remote senior level medical director psychiatry jobs?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the employer and program type. About 0% of senior level medical director psychiatry openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth companies and managed care organizations driving most of that flexibility. On-site roles remain common at health systems and inpatient settings where direct clinical oversight is required.
What makes a medical director psychiatry role senior level?
Senior level roles go well beyond clinical practice. They carry ownership of program direction, quality standards, and regulatory compliance across an entire psychiatric service line or division. Candidates are expected to mentor junior physicians and mid-level providers, engage with executive leadership on strategic planning, and drive measurable outcomes in areas like utilization, patient access, and care quality rather than managing a caseload alone.
Which industries hire the most senior level medical director psychiatrys?
Senior Level medical director psychiatry roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate at the intersection of clinical accountability and organizational scale, requiring leaders who can align psychiatric care delivery with broader business, regulatory, and population health objectives.