Medical Director
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteKansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Medical Director functions as part of the Executive Leadership Team and provides clinical leadership and oversight for all mental health and substance use services within the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment with an active caseload, medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction, supervision of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other prescribing providers, establishing clinical protocols, promoting evidence-based practices, and overseeing medical services and quality improvement. Administrative duties involve executive meetings, strategic planning, and monitoring productivity and outcomes, with compliance and staff development, community engagement, and integration with primary care and social services. The position is based at the 47th Street location with light travel to other locations."
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree.
- Board certification in Psychiatry (e.g., via American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
- Active medical license in the state of practice.
- DEA certification.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in community mental health or public sector settings.
- Leadership or administrative experience.
- Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare systems and integrated care models.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and leadership ability.
- Knowledge of severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge and experience providing medication for opioid use disorders.
- Ability to balance administrative duties with clinical responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and team-building skills.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary for the Kansas City metropolitan area.
- Loan repayment eligibility (e.g., through National Health Service Corps).
- Health, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage.
- Reporting Structure
- Reports to: CEO.
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