Medical Director of Behavioral Health - Remote

Company: Included Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

The Medical Director is an integral member of the Clinical Leadership team and maintains oversight for clinical care, professional development and practice administration of the Psychiatry team. With the objectives of improving care quality, developing a high-functioning team, driving cross-functional work streams to improve efficiency and integration, and developing a strategic vision to support care evolution, this role is critical to Included Health’s mission to raise the standard of health care for everyone. We are looking for a detail-oriented and operationally-minded clinician leader who excels in a dynamic environment, leads with empathy, and is excited about driving systems-level change. The position requires dedicating 10% of time to clinical care and 90% of time to administrative duties. Reporting to the VP of Behavioral Health, you will support day-to-day clinical operations on the Psychiatry team, and be responsible for retention, performance, and quality of care. In addition, you will identify opportunities to create efficiencies and system-level upgrades to support clinician workflows, quality oversight, and general practice management. Responsibilities may include occasional travel, presenting at conferences or business development calls, and participating in clinical initiatives or Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement projects. You will demonstrate inquisitiveness, independence, a growth mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence. Strong analytical skills and the capacity to manage complex situations is necessary. In addition, you must excel at building teams and creating strong working partnerships across the organization. Responsibilities: Regularly evaluate systems, tools, and processes to ensure Psychiatrists are able to easily, efficiently and effectively provide care Provide strategic leadership to support growth and innovation on the Psychiatry team and within the greater Clinical organization Manage cross-functional projects to drive results Partner closely with our Quality team to enhance clinical care, better monitor outcomes, and support clinicians in their professional development Manage clinician escalations, quality concerns, and compliance issues as they arise Support strategic relationships with key clients as assigned Identify a communications strategy to ensure Psychiatrists are well-informed and able to effectively provide care on our platform Interview, onboard and train Psychiatrists Participate in external facing activities such as webinars or conferences when required Dedicate approximately 16 hours per month to providing clinical care Manage direct reports including assigned clinicians, as well as the Psychiatry Program Manager Provide clinical consultation and support professional development efforts Serve as the subject matter expert for Psychiatry within and external to Included Health, as required Use quantitative and qualitative data and relevant tools (e.g., Looker) to inform decisions; support clinicians in using measurement-based care frameworks and empirically supported methods Qualifications: At least five years of independent practice as a licensed Psychiatrist Minimum three years of experience managing clinical teams (5 years preferred) Licensed, board-certified Psychiatrist in good standing with your state board(s) Active and unrestricted license in home state Qualified candidates must meet all clinical and educational requirements as outlined in the Clinician Employment Agreement / Offer Letter Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Prompt and regular attendance at assigned work location. Capability to remain seated in a stationary position for prolonged periods. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate keyboard, computer and other office-related equipment. No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of about 20 lbs of force (e.g., lifting a computer / laptop) may be required. Capability to work with leadership, employees, and members in an appropriate manner. The United States new hire base salary target ranges for this full-time position are: $203,330.00 - $315,160 bonus equity benefits This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for candidates based on their respective Zone. Below is additional information on Included Healths commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones. Starting base salary for the successful candidate will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include, but not limited to, education; training; skill set; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; business needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and alignment with geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zones unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and competitive compensation based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share your geographic zone alignment upon inquiry. Benefits & Perks: In addition to receiving a great compensation package, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following and more: Remote-first culture 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance) Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off ("DTO") 12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave Family Building & Compassionate Leave: Fertility coverage, $25,000 for surrogacy/adoption, and paid leave for failed treatments, adoption or pregnancies. Work-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration home office work Your recruiter will share more about the salary range and benefits package for your role during the hiring process. About Included Health Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. It’s all included

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