Chief Medical Officer

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care•Federal Way, WA

About The Position

Valley Cities is hiring a Chief Medical Officer to oversee the operational effectiveness of the agency’s psychiatric and medical services. The role maintains knowledge of clinical quality and trends, consults with staff on existing and new programming, and works with colleagues to incorporate quality improvement practices throughout the organization. The Chief Medical Officer advises the agency’s CQI Committee, supports analysis of clinical issues and development of agency-wide clinical policy, and provides clinical consultation to programs at the request of Directors and Managers. The role also participates in individual program planning as requested by the CEO and serves as a liaison between Administration and psychiatrists on clinical policies, directions, and procedures. Financial duties include consulting with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer on program budgets, ensuring budgets are contractually responsive and accountable, using cost-benefit analysis in decision-making, and providing timely and accurate KPI and data reports to the CEO. The role formulates budgets with the Finance Director based on workload indicators and anticipated revenues. Human resources duties include supporting staff recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education; promoting the agency’s mission; complying with professional and agency Codes of Ethics; managing employee conflicts; fostering teamwork; and valuing cultural competency so hiring reflects community demographics. Valley Cities has been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The organization describes this status as supporting broader service availability, integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention, and access to services regardless of financial circumstances. The position is full-time, exempt, and based in Federal Way, Washington. Salary range: $251,082 to $366,900.

Requirements

Valid MD or DO and ability to practice medicine in Washington state.
At least five years of supervisory experience.
Clear understanding of the principles of recovery.
Documented service-oriented experience, including successful contacts with political representatives, community and business leaders, contributors, and the public.
Demonstrated knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices, including MI, EMDR, CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and PCIT.
Experience collaborating directly with clients in mental/behavioral health, social work, or medical settings.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse population.
Pass required background checks.
Complete a TB test upon hiring.
Dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Responsibilities

Oversee the agency’s operational effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services.
Maintain knowledge of clinical quality and trends and consult with staff on current and new programming.
Collaborate with staff to incorporate quality improvement principles and practices throughout the organization.
Serve as an advisor to the agency’s CQI Committee and contribute to its organization and continued functioning as assigned by the CEO.
Assist the CQI Committee in analyzing clinical issues and developing proposed agency-wide clinical policy.
Provide clinical consultation to agency programs regarding client, staff, or program issues at the request of Directors and Managers.
Participate in individual program planning as requested by the CEO.
Serve as liaison between Administration and psychiatrists regarding clinical policies, directions, and procedures.
Consult with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer on budget development for supervised programs, ensuring contractual responsiveness and accountability.
Use cost-benefit analysis as a decision-making tool.
Provide timely and accurate KPI and data reports to the CEO.
Formulate budgets with the Finance Director based on appropriate workload indicators and anticipated revenues.
Promote recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of staff, and promote the agency’s mission.
Work in compliance with professional and agency Codes of Ethics.
Manage employee conflicts effectively and build and maintain teamwork among staff.
Value cultural competency and ensure hiring reflects community demographics.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents.
Health Savings Account with a $2,000 annual contribution, prorated monthly.
Agency-sponsored retirement plan with up to 6% employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth options.
Access to Employee Assistance Program resources.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options.
Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Annual longevity bonuses.
Recognition programs and incentives.
Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure.
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable.
Paid training days and a yearly training fund.