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Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role   As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.       Launching in early 2027, our newest location in Falls Church, VA, will be home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers will build our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.         As we prepare to launch our Northern Virginia facility in Falls Church, we are seeking an experienced Site Medical Director to join us. At the heart of Compass, our Medical Directors are entrusted with overseeing the implementation of high-quality care and Compass’s key initiatives. If you are passionate about leading leaders, executing innovative psychiatric program strategy, and providing direct patient care, you would be a great addition to our team. Founded and led by physicians, doctors here are the foundation of an organization that is widely known for superior quality and excellent patient outcomes. As home to one of the largest psychiatric medical group in the Midwest (and expanding across the country), you’ll join a team of talented doctors who are united around the mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive care that patients need and families depend on.    What You’ll Do:    As a leader within the Medical Group, you’ll be involved in:     Directly overseeing the performance and development of the psychiatrists and nurse practitioners at the site Supporting and advocating for standards of admission criteria and clinical practice.  Operationalizing these at a site level.   Supporting and advocating for key initiative performance.    Reacting to site-specific challenges including site coverage, grievances, complex case consultation, etc. Attending and representing sites at monthly site report out meeting to executive leadership.  Attending and representing site at Site Medical Director meetings, All Medical Director meetings, Compass Psychiatry Group (CPG) meetings and Regional CPG meetings. Program specific development and strategy. Attending meetings related to program planning and strategy.  Partnering with the Vice President, Compass Psychiatry Group to monitor psychiatry capacity and budget for identified site. Liaising with local and state agencies (DCFS, Department of Aging, Law enforcement, Department of Public Health when applicable).  Liaising with local hospital systems and laboratories.  Liaising with Risk Management.   As a Psychiatrist, you’ll also provide direct patient care, which includes:     Conducting psychiatric evaluations; making diagnoses and prescribing medication    Writing psychiatric clinical records to document all patient contact    Participating in Utilization Review/Quality Assurance activities    Participating in professional development activities    Who You Are:    Allopathic or Osteopath Degree (MD or DO); BE or BC Child & Adolescent or Adult Psychiatrist   Four years post-residency or fell