AMH - Medical Director

Asian Counseling and Referral Service•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACRS seeks a full-time Adult Mental Health Medical Director to provide clinical and strategic leadership for psychiatric services. The role advances ACRS’s mission as a social justice organization committed to promoting the health and well-being of Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities and other historically underserved populations. The Medical Director ensures psychiatric care is high-quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive, linguistically appropriate, and attentive to structural barriers that affect access to mental health care. The Medical Director centers clients and communities in service design and delivery, supports a sense of belonging for clients and staff, and leads with compassion in clinical decision-making and staff support. The role guides practices to reduce disparities, improve engagement, address complex social, cultural, and behavioral health needs, and advance advocacy through collaboration with internal leaders and external stakeholders. The position is part of the Behavioral Health Services leadership team and helps shape integrated behavioral health services and sustain CCBHC standards. This is a hybrid position, with at least 75% of work conducted on-site or in person and the remaining 25% remotely. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekend work.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience with individuals with chronic and/or acute mental illness.
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
At least 2 years in a managerial capacity.
Commitment to cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive psychiatric practices, particularly with Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander populations.
Knowledge of psychiatric principles, evidence-based treatment modalities, and best practices in community behavioral health.
Comprehensive understanding of integrated behavioral health service delivery, including coordination among medical, nursing, and case management teams.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing psychiatric practice, confidentiality (HIPAA), and behavioral health documentation.
Ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to psychiatric staff and foster professional growth and quality improvement.
Strong leadership and administrative skills for managing medical operations, staff coverage, performance, and quality assurance systems.
Ability to develop, implement, and monitor medical policies, protocols, and procedures that ensure high-quality care and compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
Skill in fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and maintaining positive working relationships with internal departments and external partners.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with staff, clients, and community partners.
Ability to exercise sound clinical and administrative judgment in complex or high-pressure situations.
Skill in facilitating meetings, trainings, and case consultations that promote learning, accountability, and client-centered service delivery.
Competency navigating electronic health record systems such as EPIC and completing documentation in compliance with agency standards.
Proficiency with modern workplace technology, including collaboration tools, communication platforms, and business applications for document creation, scheduling, and data management; ability to learn new systems and use digital workflows and online tools.
Reliable transportation. If using a personal or agency vehicle for job duties, a valid driver's license and insurability under ACRS's auto policy are required. Personal vehicle use requires current auto insurance.
Follow agency policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Responsibilities

Lead the clinical direction and overall effectiveness of psychiatric services.
Establish and implement medical standards, protocols, and care models that improve client outcomes and ensure high-quality, culturally responsive services.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance on complex cases and system-level challenges, and drive continuous improvement in psychiatric service delivery.
Provide clinical leadership and oversight of psychiatric staff, including setting quality-of-care expectations, supporting professional development, and ensuring clinical competency.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of medical staff in partnership with Human Resources.
Provide psychiatric care to assigned clients, including psychiatric evaluations, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, and participating in care teams.
Lead clinical education, training, and knowledge-sharing across psychiatric and program staff; promote evidence-based and culturally responsive practices and keep staff current with clinical trends, standards, and technologies.
Represent ACRS in internal and external clinical and medical forums, including county, regulatory, and partner meetings.
Lead quality assurance and risk management for psychiatric services, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with best practices.
Convene and lead medical staff meetings to promote clinical alignment, communication, and accountability.
As a member of the Behavioral Health Services leadership team, shape and advance the strategic direction of integrated behavioral health services.
Provide clinical leadership in achieving and sustaining CCBHC standards and partner across departments to strengthen care integration, access, and client outcomes.

Benefits

ACRS pays 100% of employee-only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits; additional medical options are covered at 75% to 85%.
Relocation financial assistance is available.
Dental and vision insurance are available at minimal cost.
ACRS pays 100% of life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with the date of hire.
Employer-paid ORCA card and vanpool program.
Free on-site parking at the Main Office.
Vacation accrual of 8 hours per month from day one, available to use after 6 months of employment.
Sick leave accrual of 6 hours per month from day one, available to use as accrued with no waiting period.
Up to 32 hours of wellness leave per year, available upon hire with no waiting period; amount may be prorated based on hiring month.
13 paid holidays annually.
IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available.
Eligibility for a 403(b) Retirement Savings Account.
Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years.
Employee Assistance Program.