Position: Director of Medical Operations: Outpatient Psychiatrist Services

Location: Federal Way, WA - Location options also available at Auburn, WA & Kent, WA

Specialty: Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday to Friday

Pay Range: $250,034.00 - 300,497.00

Why is this job cool? The chance to make a difference in the community in both leadership and patient care. This job also has open flexibility, so you get to make this the job you want it to be!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight and coordination of medical services, working with management to ensure quality of services and adherence to relevant regulatory and clinical standards.
• The Director participates in strategic planning and implementation and represents the organization in external groups and meetings.
• Works in collaboration with senior management, the Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI) team and administrative staff in developing and maintaining high clinical standards and services.
• Participates with the senior leadership in strategic planning and implementation of organizational mission and goals.
• Performs liaison with professional organizations, resources, and other entities.
• Advises the CEO regarding the needs for, and utilization of, psychiatric consultation throughout the organization and advisees in establishment and maintenance of quality psychiatric medical care.
• Works under the policy guidelines and procedural standards established for the agency.
• Assist with patient care. Currently, this role is split between 60% patient care and 40% administrative duties, but the role does have some flexibility to adjust as needed depending on candidate preference/needs.

Qualifications:

• Valid license to practice medicine and surgery in Washington state required.
• Certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, preferred.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience, proven medical executive leadership preferred.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the principles of recovery
• Can illustrate documented, service-oriented experience that includes successful contacts with political representatives, community and business leaders, contributors, and public at large.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices, including MI, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT.
• Experience working directly with clients in mental/behavioral health, social work, or medical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse population.

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