Medical Director / Psychiatrist

Medical Director / PsychiatristOrange, CA or Long Beach, CA$375,000–$541,000 Target Compensation | Hybrid | W-2 | Monday–Friday | No CallLead. Practice. Innovate. Shape the Future of Psychiatry.What if you could step into a true physician leadership role without giving up the part of psychiatry you love most — caring for patients?Join a physician-led, community-focused outpatient psychiatry organization serving diverse and underserved populations across Southern California. An established, growing organization is seeking a Medical Director to help shape the future of clinical care while continuing to maintain a meaningful clinical practice.You'll provide clinical leadership, physician oversight, and strategic direction, working alongside Psychiatrists, NPs, PAs, Therapists, executive leadership, operations, quality, and research teams to elevate clinical standards, improve patient outcomes, strengthen physician performance, and develop innovative models of care.Why This Role Stands Out$375,000–$541,000 total target compensationHybrid flexibility | Monday–Friday | No weekends or callW-2 employment + great benefitsMeaningful influence over clinical strategy and physician leadershipOpportunity to shape quality, patient safety, and evidence-based psychiatric careEstablished research and clinical leadership infrastructureOpportunities in interventional psychiatry, clinical research, and value-based careContinue providing outpatient psychiatric care while serving as a clinical leaderMake an Impact Beyond the Exam RoomAs Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to:Lead and mentor physicians while supporting recruitment, retention, and professional developmentEstablish clinical standards, protocols, and evidence-based psychiatric practicesProvide oversight of complex and high-acuity casesDrive quality improvement, patient safety, and physician performance initiativesDevelop and monitor clinical quality metrics and improve care deliveryPartner with executive leadership on clinical strategy, staffing, and program developmentConduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and follow-ups in person and via telehealthCollaborate with research leadership on clinical outcomes and real-world evidenceParticipate in clinical research, interventional psychiatry, and value-based care based on your interestsWhat We're Looking ForMD or DO | Board Certified Psychiatrist3+ years of independent psychiatric practiceExperience leading or managing physiciansExperience with clinical quality, patient safety, or performance improvementStrong clinical judgment and ability to oversee complex psychiatric casesExcellent communication and interdisciplinary leadership skillsAbility to turn clinical strategy into practical, sustainable processesBuild What's Next in PsychiatryThis is more than a Medical Director title. It's an opportunity to have a meaningful voice in how psychiatric care is delivered while staying connected to the patients you serve.Bring your clinical expertise, leadership experience, and vision to an organization where you can lead with purpose, innovate in psychiatry, and help shape what comes next.