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Job ID: Medical Director / Adult Psychiatrist needed in Madera, CA
Job description
Medical Director + Adult Psychiatry
Location: Madera, CA
Schedule: Hybrid | Minimum 20 hours/week (up to full-time)
Employment Type: W2
About the Opportunity
A growing behavioral health program in California is seeking a Medical Director (Psychiatrist) with Adult Patient Care responsibilities. This is a hybrid leadership and clinical role, offering the opportunity to shape clinical programming while continuing direct patient care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Position Highlights
Hybrid role: Leadership + clinical care
Flexible schedule: Minimum 20 hours/week, up to full-time (40 hours)
Mix of administrative oversight and direct patient care
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to influence program development and clinical quality
Key Responsibilities
Medical Director Duties:
Provide clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric services
Ensure quality of care, compliance, and best practices
Support and mentor clinical staff
Participate in program development and process improvement
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
Clinical Responsibilities:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult patients
Provide medication management and treatment planning
Manage ongoing care for patients with a range of psychiatric conditions
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and care teams
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
MD or DO – Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active California license (or ability to obtain)
DEA required
Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred
Experience treating adult populations
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $300,000 – $400,000 annually (based on full-time)
Flexible schedule options (20–40 hours/week)
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
CME allowance + dedicated CME time
Comprehensive benefits package
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Medical Director Duties:
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric services
• Ensure quality of care, compliance, and best practices
• Support and mentor clinical staff
• Participate in program development and process improvement
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
Clinical Responsibilities:
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult patients
• Provide medication management and treatment planning
• Manage ongoing care for patients with a range of psychiatric conditions
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and care teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Qualifications
Qualifications
• MD or DO – Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active California license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA required
• Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred
• Experience treating adult populations
Working Hours
• Flexible schedule options (20–40 hours/week)