Medix™
Medical Director – Psychiatry (In person, hybrid, or remote) - 247318
Medix™, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
Medix is partnering with a well-established behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible mental health services across its community network. We are seeking a board-certified physician (MD or DO) to serve as the Medical Director, providing clinical and strategic leadership within psychiatry and behavioral health programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care and leading clinical teams toward operational excellence. This role focuses on promoting clinical and operational excellence across multiple mental health programs. The Medical Director will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Location Preferences
The ideal candidate will be based in the Denver metropolitan area and available to work in person Monday through Friday. A hybrid or fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate, though limited travel may be required. Specialty / Background Experience
Must be a board-certified physician (MD or DO). Must have demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or administrative setting. Open to candidates with strong experience working with mental health and behavioral health populations. Candidates should have a clear passion for improving mental health access and outcomes at both the clinical and community level. Compensation
Base pay range: $243,000.00/yr - $294,300.00/yr Medix-provided pay range: this range is provided by Medix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Prorated compensation for part-time employment Salary determined by education, licensure, years of experience, and internal equity Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, CME, and more Position Highlights
Leadership opportunity overseeing psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff Focus on clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and system-level innovation Collaboration with senior leadership on organizational strategy and care transformation Mission-driven work improving access to behavioral health services Ideal schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time Zone Qualifications
Board-certified physician (MD or DO) required Active, unrestricted Colorado medical license and DEA required Minimum of 7 years of relevant clinical experience as a physician and/or psychiatrist preferred Prior experience in clinical leadership or administrative roles required Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty Preferred: residency in General Psychiatry and/or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Demonstrated expertise in crisis services, regulatory compliance, and preferably substance use or addiction recovery Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience working with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams Proficiency in EHR systems and familiarity with measurement-based care Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff. Ensure compliance with state and federal behavioral health regulations and training standards. Oversee clinical quality, medical appropriateness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead implementation of evidence-based practices, including MAT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction. Optimize workflows to improve access to care and operational efficiency across programs. Collaborate with HR and program leadership on credentialing, documentation, and policy alignment. Partner with community organizations to strengthen referral networks and integrated care efforts. Represent medical services in leadership meetings, external partnerships, and regulatory communications. Seniorities
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Medix is partnering with a well-established behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible mental health services across its community network. We are seeking a board-certified physician (MD or DO) to serve as the Medical Director, providing clinical and strategic leadership within psychiatry and behavioral health programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving access to quality mental health care and leading clinical teams toward operational excellence. This role focuses on promoting clinical and operational excellence across multiple mental health programs. The Medical Director will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Location Preferences
The ideal candidate will be based in the Denver metropolitan area and available to work in person Monday through Friday. A hybrid or fully remote arrangement may be considered for the right candidate, though limited travel may be required. Specialty / Background Experience
Must be a board-certified physician (MD or DO). Must have demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or administrative setting. Open to candidates with strong experience working with mental health and behavioral health populations. Candidates should have a clear passion for improving mental health access and outcomes at both the clinical and community level. Compensation
Base pay range: $243,000.00/yr - $294,300.00/yr Medix-provided pay range: this range is provided by Medix. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Prorated compensation for part-time employment Salary determined by education, licensure, years of experience, and internal equity Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, CME, and more Position Highlights
Leadership opportunity overseeing psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff Focus on clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and system-level innovation Collaboration with senior leadership on organizational strategy and care transformation Mission-driven work improving access to behavioral health services Ideal schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time Zone Qualifications
Board-certified physician (MD or DO) required Active, unrestricted Colorado medical license and DEA required Minimum of 7 years of relevant clinical experience as a physician and/or psychiatrist preferred Prior experience in clinical leadership or administrative roles required Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty Preferred: residency in General Psychiatry and/or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Demonstrated expertise in crisis services, regulatory compliance, and preferably substance use or addiction recovery Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience working with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams Proficiency in EHR systems and familiarity with measurement-based care Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff. Ensure compliance with state and federal behavioral health regulations and training standards. Oversee clinical quality, medical appropriateness reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead implementation of evidence-based practices, including MAT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction. Optimize workflows to improve access to care and operational efficiency across programs. Collaborate with HR and program leadership on credentialing, documentation, and policy alignment. Partner with community organizations to strengthen referral networks and integrated care efforts. Represent medical services in leadership meetings, external partnerships, and regulatory communications. Seniorities
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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