JSS Psychiatric Medical Director

Jamestown Salish Seasons, a 16-bed voluntary Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) facility providing 24/7 high-acuity behavioral health and crisis stabilization services, is seeking a Psychiatric Medical Director to provide executive clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric and medical services.

This is a full-time, onsite position requiring 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, based on operational needs. The Psychiatric Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight while ensuring consistent, high-quality psychiatric and medical services within a 24/7 behavioral health environment.

The Psychiatric Medical Director establishes and leads the clinical vision, psychiatric standards, and medical governance framework for the facility, ensuring services are safe, effective, culturally grounded, patient-centered, and aligned with evidence-based practices and organizational standards.

This role provides clinical leadership for psychiatric providers, the Nursing Manager, and medical support personnel while overseeing medical programming, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. The Psychiatric Medical Director partners closely with the Jamestown Salish Seasons Executive Director and interdisciplinary leadership team to support safe, effective, and responsive 24/7 operations.

The Psychiatric Medical Director may provide direct patient care, including psychiatric intake assessments and clinical consultation, as needed.

American Indian/Alaska Native preference applies.

Essential Functions

Medical Program Oversight

• Oversee the development, implementation, and management of all medical programming and services.

• Ensure the provision of high-quality medical and psychiatric care for individuals in acute mental or behavioral health crises.

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and smooth transitions between services.

• Participate in program evaluation and make recommendations for improvement.

Medical Staff Leadership and Supervision

• Provide clinical oversight for all licensed medical staff, including psychiatric providers, the Nursing Manager, and other medical support personnel as assigned.

• Participate in recruitment, training, and performance management of medical staff.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback to support staff growth and accountability.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement among the medical team.

Medical Compliance and Quality Management

• Ensure all medical operations comply with applicable state, federal, and Tribal regulations.

• Develop and implement medical quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the facility's internal Quality Management Plan and continuous improvement processes.

• Participate in audits, reviews, and inspections as needed to maintain regulatory compliance.

Clinical Oversight and Patient Care Standards

• Partner with clinical leadership to ensure treatment and stabilization services are patient-centered, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate.

• Ensure staff are trained and supported to respond effectively to crises and behavioral emergencies.

Legal and Forensic Support

• Ensure medical documentation meets standards for accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency.

Cultural Competence

• Partner with Tribal representatives to integrate Tribal culture and values into medical care, training, and policies.

• Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness when working with American Indian/Alaska Native patients and families.

• Promote staff understanding of the social and cultural context of those served by the facility.

Administrative Duties

• Provide leadership input into the development of medical services, staffing models, and operational planning for the facility.

• Maintain compliance with Jamestown HealthCARE policies and procedures, including safety standards, infection control, and HIPAA.

• Provide after-hours medical and administrative support as required for the facility's 24/7 operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with active Washington State licensure.

• Minimum of two (2) years of psychiatric leadership experience.

• Experience in an inpatient, crisis stabilization, or institutional setting.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric treatment modalities and behavioral health best practices.

• Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk management strategies.

• Federal and state laws and regulations including RCW 71.05, WAC standards, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA.

• Clinical quality assurance and performance improvement principles.

• Supervisory and team leadership best practices in medical settings.

• Legal and forensic processes related to voluntary treatment.

Skills

• Strong clinical leadership and staff management skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including conflict resolution.

• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and documentation standards.

• Effective organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong sense of cultural competence and inclusion.

Abilities

• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Mentor, guide, and develop medical and nursing staff to achieve professional and organizational goals.

• Exhibit resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment in crisis situations.

• Model ethical, professional conduct and uphold confidentiality.

• Demonstrate initiative with minimal supervision.

• Maintain a valid driver's license and ability to travel locally and regionally.

• Successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

• Experience in psychiatric leadership within acute, inpatient, or crisis stabilization settings.

• Experience working with Tribal communities.

• American Indian/Alaska Native preference applies.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be available to work any shift, including all hours, weekends, on-call, and holidays as job duties require.

• Must be able to lift, push, and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

• Physical ability to access all areas of the property applicable to your position.

• Must be able to withstand prolonged standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, squatting, and twisting without restriction.

• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity; ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment and maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with patients, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Jamestown HealthCARE?

Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and high-quality behavioral health services to our community. As the Psychiatric Medical Director, you will play a critical role in shaping clinical excellence, supporting our care teams, and improving outcomes for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Apply today and help advance innovative, patient-centered behavioral healthcare at Jamestown Salish Seasons.