Behavioral Health Medical Director

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Medical Director at San Ysidro Health a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at San Ysidro Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

San Ysidro Health lists compensation for this physician position at $307k to $418k annually.

This is approximately 21% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical leadership, Psychiatry, Behavioral health, Substance use disorder treatment, Staff supervision, Quality improvement, Utilization review, Program development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight for behavioral health services, ensuring the integration of physical, mental, and substance use care. They are responsible for supervising clinical staff, managing program budgets, and participating in community-wide beha...