About this position
Director of Outpatient Medical ServicesDirector of Outpatient Medical Services | Federal Way, WA | FULL-TIME | EXEMPT | Physician (MD/DO): $220,199 – 321,543 or Psychiatric ARNP: $189,178 - $275,644. | SIGNING BONUS - $5,000 About Valley CitiesValley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. What You'll Do (Essential Functions)
- Lead psychiatric and medical services for the outpatient system, including psychiatrists, psychiatric ARNPs, and the RN Manager
- Ensure timely access to psychiatric evaluation and medication management in line with CCBHC access standards
- Oversee physical health screening and metabolic monitoring with RN leadership, and support follow-up after hospitalization and ED visits
- Support evidence-based medication treatment as part of integrated care, including medications for substance use disorders
- Advise the CQI Committee on clinical policy and partner with the Director of CQI on CCBHC quality measure reporting
- Provide clinical consultation to programs and join senior leadership in strategic planning, alongside the Chief of Outpatient and the Chief of Inpatient/Residential Services
- Oversee budgets, KPIs, and data reporting for medical services
- Consult with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer to oversee budget development for all programs supervised, assuring they are contractually responsive and otherwise accountable.
- Uses cost benefit analysis as a tool for decision making
- Provides timely and accurate KPI and data reports to the CEO & COO
- Formulates budget based on appropriate workload indicators and anticipated revenues in conjunction with Finance Director
- Promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of all staff members and promote the agency's mission.
- Work in compliance with profession and agency Codes of Ethics.
- Effectively manages employee conflicts, and builds and maintains a sense of teamwork among staff members
- Places high value on cultural competency and ensures that hiring reflects community demographics.
- Current Washington State license as a physician (MD/DO) or as a psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
- ARNP candidates: board certification in psychiatric and mental health advanced practice nursing
- Current DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances in Washington
- 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in behavioral health, preferably in outpatient mental health
- Understanding of recovery principles and trauma-informed care
- Experience building relationships with community partners, civic leaders, funders, and the public
- Physician candidates: board certification in general psychiatry (ABPN)
- 5+ years of progressive leadership, including prior Medical Director experience
- Experience in addiction medicine or prescribing medications for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine
- Experience in a CCBHC or a CCBHC certification process
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practices such as MI, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and PCIT
Compensation details: 189178-321543 Yearly Salary
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Location and commute
32829 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3246027032.