Jamestown Family Health Clinic
Jamestown Salish Seasons - Sequim, WA 98382 Overview Salary Range:
$1,000.00 - $400,000.00 Salary
Position Type:
Full Time
Description
About Jamestown HealthCARE and the Jamestown Salish Seasons Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is expanding its healthcare offerings in the form of a brand new, state-of-the-art Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) Center, named Jamestown Salish Seasons, constructed on the Jamestown Healing Campus.
The Medical Director role is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2026, as a full-time position. This start date provides a unique opportunity for the Medical Director to engage directly in pre‑operational planning, including the completion of Policies and Procedures required for licensure, and to lead the critical recruitment, hiring, and training of the clinical staff they will supervise.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity
This facility is the first and only Tribally owned and operated E&T in Washington State.
It is classified as a freestanding, 16‑bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) designed to provide 24/7/365 behavioral health inpatient treatment, including crisis stabilization, diagnosis, medication management, and more.
The Center's operational focus is on voluntary treatment as opposed to involuntary, ensuring our treatment offerings are designed from the ground up to provide world‑class, recovery‑oriented care.
We are committed to evidence‑based, culturally responsive, and trauma‑informed treatment that honors our mission, values, and standards for quality and safety.
The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced and licensed Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership and oversight of all medical and psychiatric services at the Jamestown Salish Seasons facility. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring medical care aligns with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in a patient‑centered environment. The Medical Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director and other members of the leadership team to implement evidence‑based practices, foster continuous quality improvement, and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities As Medical Director, you will:
Medical Program Oversight:
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of all medical and psychiatric programming and services, ensuring high‑quality care for individuals in acute mental or behavioral health crises.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care and smooth transitions between services.
Medical Staff Leadership and Supervision:
Provide clinical oversight and direct supervision for all licensed medical staff, including Psychiatric Providers and the Nursing Manager.
Participate in the recruitment, training, and performance management of the medical team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professionalism.
Quality Management and Compliance:
Ensure all medical operations comply with applicable state, federal, and Tribal regulations (e.g., RCW 71.05, WAC standards, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA).
Develop, implement, and contribute to the facility’s medical quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Clinical Oversight & Direct Care:
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure treatment and stabilization services are patient‑centered, evidence‑based, and culturally appropriate.
May provide direct patient care via psychiatric intake assessments, individual, and group services as necessary.
Cultural Competence:
Partner with Tribal representatives to integrate Tribal culture and values into medical care, training, and policies.
Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness when working with American Indian/Alaska Native patients and families.
Administrative/On‑Call:
Provide input into the budget process for medical services.
Provide after‑hours medical and administrative support as required for the facility’s 24/7 operations.
Read the full job description here: E&T Medical Director
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Active Washington State licensure required.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric leadership experience.
Experience in an inpatient, crisis stabilization, or institutional setting.
Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric treatment modalities, crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and risk management strategies.
Strong clinical leadership, staff management, and team building skills.
Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
Deep knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., RCW 71.05, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Tribal communities.
American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.
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$1,000.00 - $400,000.00 Salary
Position Type:
Full Time
Description
About Jamestown HealthCARE and the Jamestown Salish Seasons Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe is expanding its healthcare offerings in the form of a brand new, state-of-the-art Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) Center, named Jamestown Salish Seasons, constructed on the Jamestown Healing Campus.
The Medical Director role is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2026, as a full-time position. This start date provides a unique opportunity for the Medical Director to engage directly in pre‑operational planning, including the completion of Policies and Procedures required for licensure, and to lead the critical recruitment, hiring, and training of the clinical staff they will supervise.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity
This facility is the first and only Tribally owned and operated E&T in Washington State.
It is classified as a freestanding, 16‑bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) designed to provide 24/7/365 behavioral health inpatient treatment, including crisis stabilization, diagnosis, medication management, and more.
The Center's operational focus is on voluntary treatment as opposed to involuntary, ensuring our treatment offerings are designed from the ground up to provide world‑class, recovery‑oriented care.
We are committed to evidence‑based, culturally responsive, and trauma‑informed treatment that honors our mission, values, and standards for quality and safety.
The Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced and licensed Medical Director to provide strategic clinical leadership and oversight of all medical and psychiatric services at the Jamestown Salish Seasons facility. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring medical care aligns with the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in a patient‑centered environment. The Medical Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director and other members of the leadership team to implement evidence‑based practices, foster continuous quality improvement, and ensure compliance.
Key Responsibilities As Medical Director, you will:
Medical Program Oversight:
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of all medical and psychiatric programming and services, ensuring high‑quality care for individuals in acute mental or behavioral health crises.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care and smooth transitions between services.
Medical Staff Leadership and Supervision:
Provide clinical oversight and direct supervision for all licensed medical staff, including Psychiatric Providers and the Nursing Manager.
Participate in the recruitment, training, and performance management of the medical team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professionalism.
Quality Management and Compliance:
Ensure all medical operations comply with applicable state, federal, and Tribal regulations (e.g., RCW 71.05, WAC standards, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA).
Develop, implement, and contribute to the facility’s medical quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Clinical Oversight & Direct Care:
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure treatment and stabilization services are patient‑centered, evidence‑based, and culturally appropriate.
May provide direct patient care via psychiatric intake assessments, individual, and group services as necessary.
Cultural Competence:
Partner with Tribal representatives to integrate Tribal culture and values into medical care, training, and policies.
Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness when working with American Indian/Alaska Native patients and families.
Administrative/On‑Call:
Provide input into the budget process for medical services.
Provide after‑hours medical and administrative support as required for the facility’s 24/7 operations.
Read the full job description here: E&T Medical Director
Required Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Active Washington State licensure required.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric leadership experience.
Experience in an inpatient, crisis stabilization, or institutional setting.
Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric treatment modalities, crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and risk management strategies.
Strong clinical leadership, staff management, and team building skills.
Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and documentation standards.
Deep knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., RCW 71.05, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Tribal communities.
American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.
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