Medical Director, Behavioral Health | Detroit, MI
Medical Director, Behavioral Health
Overview
A retained search is underway for a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric oversight within a community-based behavioral health setting. This role blends direct patient care with strategic medical leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping the delivery of psychiatric services across diverse populations. The position offers the opportunity to influence care models, quality standards, and clinical outcomes in a complex outpatient environment.
Compensation: $150K
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management across child and adult populations
Offer clinical leadership and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of care
Oversee the quality, appropriateness, and compliance of psychiatric services
Partner with senior leadership to develop and refine clinical protocols, policies, and care delivery models
Lead or participate in clinical review committees, including behavioral treatment planning and quality initiatives
Support recruitment, supervision, and professional development of psychiatric staff
Contribute to the integration and expansion of in-person and telepsychiatry services
Ideal Candidate Profile
M.D. or D.O. with active licensure and board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Demonstrated experience treating both pediatric and adult populations, including substance use and dual diagnosis
Proven medical leadership experience within outpatient, community mental health, or similar settings
Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and quality standards in behavioral health
Experience working within complex, multidisciplinary care environments
Cultural competence and the ability to serve diverse populations with a trauma-informed approach
Key Areas of Impact
Elevate clinical quality and consistency of psychiatric care delivery
Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical governance
Enhance access to care through integrated in-person and telehealth services
Support the development of scalable, compliant behavioral health programs
