Medical Director

Wyandot Behavioral Health Network•Kansas City, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Director functions as part of the Executive Leadership Team and provides clinical leadership and oversight for all mental health and substance use services within the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network. This role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Board certification in Psychiatry (e.g., via American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
Active medical license in the state of practice.
DEA certification.
Strong clinical judgment and leadership ability.
Knowledge of severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care.
Knowledge and experience providing medication for opioid use disorders.
Ability to balance administrative duties with clinical responsibilities.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
Clear, concise communication and active listening help to understand team issues, provide feedback, and convey expectations.
Recognizing and managing your own emotions while understanding team members' emotions helps build rapport, improve morale, and manage stress.
Addressing disputes proactively, calmly, and fairly to maintain a productive, collaborative team environment.
Shifting from taskmaster to coach by identifying underlying causes for delays, offering guidance, and supporting employee development.
Trusting team members with responsibilities, managing priorities effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met.
The abilities, habits, and systems that allow you to effectively use time, energy, and resources to achieve goals and increase productivity.
Building rapport by understanding employee perspectives, which boosts loyalty and engagement.
Remaining calm and adjusting to changes, unexpected challenges, or crises.
Respecting and fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Offering, and being open to receiving, feedback in a positive, respectful manner.
Having a positive and optimistic attitude. Providing positive feedback and acknowledging team members’ hard work.
Always willing to gain more knowledge and develop your skills. Inspiring your team to look for educational opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community mental health or public sector settings.
Leadership or administrative experience.
Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare systems and integrated care models.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for clients and maintain an active caseload.
Provide medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction.
Supervise and support psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other prescribing providers.
Establish and maintain clinical protocols and standards of care.
Promote evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
Attend executive leadership team meetings.
Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and program development.
Oversee medical services, including outpatient treatment and the crisis stabilization unit.
Monitor productivity, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Medicaid, licensing bodies).
Develop and ensure prescribing practices meet all regulatory requirements and evidenced based practices.
Recruit, train, and evaluate medical staff.
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
Complete performance evaluations of psychiatric staff.
Support interdisciplinary collaboration among therapists, case managers, and medical providers.
Represent the organization in professional and community settings.
Provide training or consultation as needed.
Support integration with primary care and social services.