Medical Director, Behavioral Health

Description

Our client is seeking a Medical Director, Behavioral Health for a temp-to-perm opportunity with a remote behavioral health organization. This role provides clinical leadership across psychiatric and substance use programs, supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The Medical Director also guides providers, reviews complex cases, and delivers select clinical services as needed.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Medical Director, Behavioral Health Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance for behavioral health, psychiatric, and substance use disorder treatment programs.
• Review complex and high-risk patient cases, including severe suicidality, acute psychosis, polypharmacy, and frequent hospitalizations.
• Oversee clinical protocols, medical necessity criteria, and psychiatric prescribing practices.
• Supervise, consult with, and mentor psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing staff.
• Support quality improvement through policy development, compliance oversight, clinical reviews, outcome analysis, and collaboration with community partners.

Medical Director, Behavioral Health Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Board certification in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is preferred.
• Three to five years of clinical practice experience in behavioral health or psychiatry; leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health and substance use regulations, with familiarity with integrated care models, evidence-based practices, electronic health record systems, and collaborative clinical leadership.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Talera

Talera is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We help behavioral health organizations fill continuous roles with licensed, caring, and credentialed professionals. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

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Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Talera is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.

To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.

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