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Precise Behavioral, is hiring!
Vice President of Medical Affairs
We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Vice President of Medical Affairs to lead clinical strategy, quality, and provider performance across a rapidly growing, multi-state behavioral health platform.
Precise Behavioral (Precise) was established to revolutionize the behavioral healthcare ecosystem for patients and providers. Precise is a physician-owned and led organization that enables a mix of digital, telehealth, in-person, and community resources for improved patient outcomes.
This executive will oversee a distributed team of Medical Directors and clinicians supporting inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient services, and emergency telemedicine programs nationwide. This role uniquely blends executive leadership with ongoing clinical practice, ensuring that organizational strategy remains grounded in real-world patient care while helping shape innovative digital care delivery solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in setting and executing the national clinical vision for behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, telemedicine, and digital care settings
Partner with executive leadership to align clinical strategy with growth, operations, and product development
Serve as the senior clinical voice in organizational decision-making
Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the organization’s digital behavioral health application, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and high standards of care
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to inform development of digital tools, clinical decision support, and patient engagement features
Translate clinical workflows into scalable, technology-enabled solutions
Ensure usability and clinical relevance for both patients and providers
Establish clinical protocols, guardrails, and content standards within the digital platform
Support evaluation of product performance using clinical outcomes, engagement metrics, and user feedback
Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy standards related to digital health (e.g., HIPAA, telehealth regulations)
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Medical Directors across multiple states
Establish clear expectations, performance metrics, and accountability structures
Ensure consistency in clinical standards, documentation, and care delivery across all sites
Oversee clinical quality programs, including outcomes tracking, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations)
Lead risk management efforts in collaboration with legal and compliance teams
Provide oversight for: Inpatient behavioral health units, Outpatient psychiatric services, Emergency / crisis telepsychiatry programs, Digital and virtual care delivery models
Navigate regulatory variability across states, including licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth requirements
Support scalable clinical models for national expansion
Partner with recruiting and operations to support physician and APP staffing strategies based on demand
Work strategically on capacity planning, drive provider engagement, retention, and professional development
Establish clinical onboarding, training, and continuing education programs, including training on digital tools and platforms
Clinical hours direct patient care is required
Maintain regular clinical practice (e.g., inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, or telepsychiatry shifts)
Use frontline experience to inform policy, workflows, and product innovation
Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to inform clinical tools, telehealth platforms, and digital application development
Partner with Operations to optimize care delivery and site performance
Support Business Development with clinical expertise in partnerships and growth initiatives
Qualifications:
MD or DO required
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Active (or ability to obtain) multi-state licensure
Valid medical license in the state of California
Must reside in the Los Angeles, California area or within a commutable distance
Minimum 10+ years of clinical experience in behavioral health
5+ years in progressive leadership roles (Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, etc.)
Experience overseeing distributed, multi-state provider teams
Experience working with or supporting digital health products or telehealth platforms strongly preferred
Familiarity with inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, telepsychiatry, CSU, and digital care delivery models
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality metrics, and accreditation standards
This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health care.
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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