Medical Director Physician
Not Specified, CO, USA
- Healthcare
- Medical Director
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Leadership
The Medical Director provides strategic and clinical leadership for behavioral health programs, overseeing medical staff to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include leading clinical teams, implementing evidence-based practices, conducting medical evaluations, and collaborating across departments. The role requires an MD or DO with relevant licensure, DEA certification, and extensive experience in behavioral health leadership, offered as a remote position with occasional travel.
Medical Director (Remote Occasional Travel to Denver, CO)
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8am 5pm MST
Location: Fully remote with minimal travel (once per quarter, occasionally monthly)
Overview:
We re seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide strategic and clinical leadership across behavioral health programs. This role oversees psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and clinical leaders to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise prescribing and clinical leadership teams.
- Drive implementation of evidence-based practices including MAT, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
- Oversee medical evaluations, admissions, and quality reviews.
- Ensure compliance with behavioral health and state regulatory standards.
- Collaborate across departments to align medical services with organizational strategy.
- Support technology and EHR integration for efficient clinical workflows.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with unrestricted (or eligible) Colorado medical license.
- Psychiatrist preferred; DEA certification required.
- 7+ years of relevant clinical and leadership experience.
- Strong background in behavioral health, crisis services, or integrated care.
- Compassionate, collaborative, and team-oriented leadership style.
Why Join:
This remote leadership opportunity offers the ability to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health innovation while maintaining flexibility and work life balance.




