Director of Psychiatry

Join our Marana, AZ team!

Medical Director of Psychiatry

Salary range: $257,000 to $399,000 annually

Requirements to apply

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with specialization in Psychiatry

• Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

• Active Arizona medical license or ability to obtain prior to start

• Minimum 3 years of outpatient psychiatric clinical experience

• Active DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing eligibility

• Ability to obtain and maintain payer credentialing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• First Aid certification or ability to complete upon hire

• Ability to obtain Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Provider in good standing with no restrictions impacting clinical privileges

Full-time Medical Director of Psychiatry opportunity in Marana, Arizona, leading outpatient behavioral health services within an integrated care model focused on community based, value driven, and whole person psychiatric care.

Job Overview

The Medical Director of Psychiatry provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for outpatient psychiatric services serving adults and vulnerable populations. This role combines direct patient care with medical leadership responsibilities, including provider oversight, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Medical Director partners with executive and clinical leadership to advance access to care, optimize provider performance, and ensure evidence based psychiatric treatment aligned with best practices and population health goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management

• Lead and supervise psychiatric providers and clinical staff

• Oversee clinical quality, peer review, and risk management activities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver integrated behavioral health services

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements

• Support clinician scheduling, access standards, and continuity of care

• Monitor clinical performance metrics, outcomes, and quality measures

• Promote trauma informed, culturally responsive, and patient centered care

• Participate in program development, service line growth, and operational planning

• Support academic training programs and clinical education initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

• 160 hours paid time off plus sick leave and 11 paid holidays

• FTCA professional liability coverage

• Federal and state student loan repayment eligibility

• DEA and professional license reimbursement

• Relocation assistance

• Continuing Medical Education allowance

Other Perks

• Physician leadership role with organizational influence

• Opportunity to shape psychiatric services for underserved communities

• Integrated behavioral health model with primary care collaboration

• Stable, mission driven outpatient setting with predictable schedule

• Strong focus on quality improvement, provider support, and work life balance

Where?

Marana, Arizona offers a desirable Southwest lifestyle with year round sunshine, outdoor recreation, mountain and desert landscapes, and proximity to the cultural and dining options of the greater Tucson region.

Who are we?

This organization is a community based healthcare system delivering comprehensive outpatient medical and behavioral health services. The team is committed to improving access to psychiatric care, reducing health disparities, and providing compassionate, high quality treatment through integrated, team based care models.