Job Title: Psychiatrist (Medical Director)

Dept/Pgm: Healthcare Services

Reports to: Director of Social Services

Classification: Regular, Part-Time, FLSA Exempt

Rate of Pay: $225-$300 hourly (17 hours/week)

Location: Hybrid/Remote work arrangement

About Us: Bonita House is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission: Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges.

Our Values: Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Director to lead our medical and psychiatric care initiatives. As the Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing clinical strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to our clients. You will provide leadership to our medical and psychiatric team, oversee treatment protocols, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote the overall well-being of our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing evaluation of clients' mental health status.
• Supervise and mentor medical and psychiatric staff, providing guidance on clinical best practices, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for medical and psychiatric services within the agency.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment protocols and clinical guidelines to ensure the delivery of effective care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for clients in intensive outpatient and residential programs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical services.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of behavioral healthcare, including emerging treatments, medications, and therapeutic modalities.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and external medical providers, hospitals, and community resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, licensure requirements, and accreditation guidelines related to medical and psychiatric care.
• Represent the agency in professional forums, conferences, and meetings to promote awareness of our programs and advance the field of behavioral healthcare.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Active medical license in the State of California as an MD or DO and valid NPI and DEA certificate
• Board certification/eligible in psychiatry or a related specialty.
• Professional Liability (malpractice) insurance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, with experience in County/State behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to meet community care licensing criteria, including federal background check, TB, and physical exam.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are essential job requirements.
• Passion for the BHI mission.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to providing culturally competent and trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated understanding of addiction treatment, co-occurring disorders, and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence and client-centered care.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include continual sitting, typing, and repetitive computer use for up to 8 hours a day. The position also requires frequent communication with others, including hearing and speaking clearly with individuals and groups, in person and via phone and video calls. Ability to lift 15 pounds at times. These requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bonita House, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.