Director of Outpatient Medical Services

Position:Director of Outpatient Medical Services

Location: Federal Way Administration, WA

Job :937

# of Openings:0

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

The Director of Outpatient Medical Services is responsible for the oversight and coordination of medical services, working with management to ensure quality of services and adherence to relevant regulatory and clinical standards. The Director participates in strategic planning and implementation and represents the organization in external groups and meetings. Works in collaboration with senior management, the Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI) team and administrative staff in developing and maintaining high clinical standards and services.

Participates with the senior leadership in strategic planning and implementation of organizational mission and goals. Performs liaison with professional organizations, resources, and other entities. Advises the Chief of Outpatient (COO) regarding the needs for and utilization of psychiatric consultation throughout the organization and advises in establishment and maintenance of quality psychiatric medical care. Works under the policy guidelines and procedural standards established for the agency.

• Oversight of the agency’s operational effectiveness of psychiatric and medical services.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical quality and trends and provide consultation for staff on current and new programming.
• In collaboration with other staff to ensure that quality improvement principles and practices are incorporated in all aspects of organizational functioning.
• Serve as advisor to the agency’s CQI Committee and contribute to organization and continuing committee functioning, as assigned by the COO.
• Assist the CQI Committee in the analysis of clinical issues and development of proposed agency wide clinical policy.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding client, staff and/or program issues to agency programs upon request of Directors and Managers.
• Meet regularly with the Chief of Outpatient, Directors and Psychiatrists regarding clinical policies, directions, and procedures.
• Practice and incorporate CQI and Management principles and performance standards in daily work activities.
• Ensure agency medical services are following all federal and state laws and regulations, laws governing the provision of psychiatric inpatient care, the Joint Commission on Accreditation, and Washington state professional standards of practice, Revised Code of Washington, Washington Administrative Code, and agency policies.
• Consult with accounting and the Chief Financial Officer to oversee budget development for all programs supervised, assuring they are contractually responsive and otherwise accountable.
• Use cost benefit analysis as a tool for decision making.
• Provides…