Medical Director Psychiatrist

Now Hiring: Psychiatrist Medical Director – Acute Psychiatric Services through MatchBukh Talent Solutions.

📍 Must be able to work on-site in Orange and San Bernardino County a minimum of 3 days per week.

💼 Full-Time | Leadership Role | Direct Hire

Salary is from $280-$350K DOE and level of the role, as we are looking for one director as well.

Are you a board-certified (or eligible) psychiatrist with a passion for clinical leadership and program development? MatchBukh Talent Solutions is partnering with a respected nonprofit behavioral health organization to recruit a dynamic Psychiatrist Medical Director for Acute Psychiatric Services.

In this impactful role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team while providing direct psychiatric care to adults and children. You’ll help guide clinical strategy, program development, and care coordination across a growing system focused on integrated behavioral and physical health services.

🧠 Psychiatrist Medical Director Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat individuals with psychiatric disorders, using both psychotherapeutic and medication-based approaches
• Provide medical oversight and serve as a clinical consultant to staff including RNs, LPTs, and NPs
• Lead or participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with local hospitals on transitions of care
• Partner with agency leadership to develop new Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
• Support strategic planning, integrated care initiatives (CCBHC model), and quality improvement efforts

🏥 Psychiatrist Medical Director Clinical Focus:

• Primary and secondary mental health diagnoses
• Psychiatric medication management with awareness of drug interactions and physical health implications
• Leadership in acute and outpatient behavioral health settings

✔️ What We’re Looking For:

• MD or equivalent with completed Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified (or Board Eligible, with certification within 4 years of start) in Psychiatry and Neurology
• Active California medical license (or eligibility)
• Availability to work on-site at least 3 days per week in Orange and San Bernardino County
• Spanish language skills preferred, not required
• Experience with youth and adults in acute psychiatric settings is strongly preferred

💼 Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off and CME support
• Multiple health insurance plans to choose from
• Annual business expense allowance
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Equal Opportunity Statement: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations available upon request.