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Comprehensive Healthcare
Yakima, Washington

Medical Director- Opiate Treatment Program

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$273k-$409k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • vision, consultation and leadership to promote the delivery of clinical services which meet high standards for quality and effectiveness. Provides support to the Chief Medical Officer as requested. Provides medical care in accordance with specialty and client needs and clinical direction to staff. The care and direction is provided as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the context of medical, moral, professional, ethical and legal matters within the policy and guidelines. Medical Director duties may include: Clinical Super
  • vision Conducts and documents on-going clinical super
  • vision consistent with Comprehensive Healthcare’s policies and procedures, and consistent with the requirements for the supervised employee’s professional credentials. Assesses clinical skills, gives constructive feedback, and provides (or arranges for) training and coaching to promote the development of technical skills, therapeutic approaches, and strength-based interventions appropriate for the client population served. Creates a continuing education plan and designs and tracks learning objectives to support new skill development consistent with job requirements. Leadership Provides direction, super
  • vision, coaching, training and regular performance feedback to build employee skills and support progress toward goals. Creates training and development plans to support new employees to be successful. Assists with the development of the team budget and monitors budget throughout the year. Monitors program plan adherence to ensure quality service delivery. Collaborates with the Human Resources Department on hiring, retention and corrective actions. Communicates relevant matters to direct reports timely and effectively. Initiates and maintains projects or programs consistent with policy. Employment Practices Effectively and legally interviews applicants and makes appropriate staff selections. Follows policies and procedures for corrective action relating to staff performance. Provides sound super
  • vision to all direct reports which include appropriate and frequent performance feedback. Supports employees in skill development and goal attainment. Completes performance evaluations in a timely and thorough manner. Appropriately utilizes the Human Resources Department as needed and required. Provides assistance in the development, implementation and oversight of the execution of critical clinical procedures. Assists in developing protocols for and provides consultation to staff as required. Provides input to enhance the function of quality assurance and utilization review activities. Promotes culturally competent and accessible services for all clients. Develops and implements plans to achieve cultural competence and effective access when indicators point to problems. Serves as primary liaison to the medical communities as requested. Assists in developing new programs and mental health services that are responsive to client/community needs, clinically effective and financially viable Assists in the identification of opportunities for program improvement or growth, defines potential strategies for consideration and assists in the development of approved programs and strategies. Assists in monitoring and evaluating clinical effectiveness of services against established outcome or performance indicators (agency, contractual, regulatory, etc.). Supports the development and implementation of clinical pathways and use of evidence-based practices for services to ensure most effective and cost-effective clinical practices. Participates in developing and implementing agency, clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

Schedule

  • vision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs Clinical super
  • vision toward licensure, if applicable Innovative Program & Services A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent Benefits Competitive salaries within our communities and industry Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies Access to Employee Assistance Program services Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation Agency-funded life and dis
  • ability insurance program Financial incentives to further employee education Qualifications: Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, dis
  • ability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, supervision, and medical care within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services. They are responsible for staff development, budget management, and the implementation of evidence-based clinical programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and possess at least five years of experience in community mental health administration. A valid Washington State Physician and Surgeon license, board certification, and DEA certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionMedical administrationStaff managementBudgetingPerformance managementTrauma-informed careStrategic planningRegulatory complianceMentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director- Opiate Treatment Program at Comprehensive Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,195 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$341k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $319k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$341k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician roles

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$1,329/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Comprehensive Healthcare

Mental Health Care
Yakima, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare coverage
Generous vacation
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Employee Assistance Program
Agency-funded retirement plan (5% contribution)
Additional retirement investment with 50% match up to 4%
Agency-funded life and disability insurance