MedicalDirector- Reproductive Psychiatry
Location: Remote:
Reports To: Dr. Jess Gaulton, CEO & Founder
Employment Type: Full-Time, W2
Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience. Total compensation may include equity participation.
About FamilyWell Health
FamilyWell Health is a Series A women's behavioral health company embedding the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) into OB/GYN, primary care, and adjacent women's health practices. Our model enables women’s health providers to deliver equitable, affordable, evidence-based mental health care to their patients while generating sustainable revenue for their practices through CoCM billing, including Medicare and Medicaid populations. FamilyWell is one of the fastest-growing companies in women's behavioral health, currently serving patients across six states with continued national expansion underway. To learn more about FamilyWell, please visit www.familywellhealth.com.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Reproductive Psychiatrist who is passionate about our mission, loves to mentor and train clinicians, and build high-functioning teams. This is a unique opportunity to oversee clinical excellence at FamilyWell and shape the future of integrated women's mental health care. The medical director will play a pivotal role in developing evidence-based treatment protocols, overseeing clinical quality, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes across the reproductive mental health spectrum. The Medical Director will initially report directly to the CEO and serve as a key clinical voice in strategic planning, product design, and patient experience. This position is virtual with flexible work hours.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Provide clinical oversight and supervision for provider teams including psychiatric nurse practitioners and therapists.
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment protocols evaluating impact on patient outcomes and revenue sustainability
- Build and oversee quality assurance to ensure adherence to clinical best practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for psychiatric nurse practitioners, conducting case reviews and supporting direct patient care.
- Lead the clinical strategy and vision for women's reproductive mental health services.
- Partner closely with executive leadership to shape the strategic direction of FamilyWell by providing clinical expertise that drives the development and expansion of innovative service offerings and clinical programs.
- Analyze data and clinical outcomes to develop insights for clinical practice and presentation of thought leadership both internally and externally.
- Stay current with emerging research and integrate new findings into clinical practice.
- Participate in product development and clinical innovation initiatives.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Establish and maintain clinical quality metrics and outcome measures.
- Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
- Oversee risk management protocols and patient safety initiatives.
- Develop and maintain clinical documentation standards.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, hire, and supervise clinical staff including psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners.
- Provide ongoing clinical supervision, training, and professional development.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive virtual work environment.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support career growth for clinical team members.
What Success Looks Like
Clinical Leader
- Provides expert-level guidance and oversight, ensuring high standards of care across the clinical team.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the organization on complex cases.
- Builds and operationalizes a quality assurance (QA) program for the clinical team.
- Serves as a clinical voice in strategic planning, contributing to product, service design, and patient experience improvements.
Mission Driven
- Aligns clinical decisions with organizational mission and growth goals in the women's behavioral health space.
Culture of Clinical Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Champions evidence-based practices and integrates them into routine workflows.
- Regularly reviews clinical outcomes and supports data-driven quality improvement efforts.
Candidate Profile
Required
- Medical Degree (MD) from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in Psychiatry.
- Advanced training in reproductive psychiatry.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical practice specifically in reproductive psychiatry.
- Current medical license in good standing (multi-state licensing preferred).
- Ability and willingness to work virtually with patients across multiple states, including obtaining additional state licenses as needed to serve our patient population.
Nice to Have / Negotiable
- Previous role as a medical director at a startup or digital health company with telehealth/virtual care delivery models.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in clinical settings.
- Experience in clinical education, training, and team building.
- Clinical experience working as a psychiatric consultant in a collaborative care program.
- Familiarity with measurement-based care and clinical outcome tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote startup environment with evolving priorities and limited structure. Comfortable adapting quickly, embracing change, and experimenting with new ideas and approaches.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies We Will Assess
Clinical Expertise in Reproductive Psychiatry
- Evaluated through clinical case review during the interview process.
Adaptability & Agility
- Ability to pivot quickly and thrive without a lot of structure.
- Demonstrated strength and comfort navigating ambiguity while contributing to cross-functional initiatives beyond direct clinical care.
- Previous experience serving as a Medical Director or other clinical leadership role at a mental health or digital health startup is strongly preferred.
Leadership, Team Building & Mentorship
- Proven track record of fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth among multi-disciplinary care team members.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Professional development and continuing education support
- PTO & holiday coverage
- Family leave benefit
Professional Growth
- Opportunity to help shape the future of integrated women's behavioral health through innovative, scalable models of care with national impact
- Leadership role in scaling women's mental health services
- Access to cutting-edge AI technologies
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts
- Speaking and publication opportunities
Work-Life Integration
- Remote work environment
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST with participation in a rotating after-hours call schedule from 5:00–8:00 p.m. on weekdays
- Direct patient care responsibilities, tailored to the candidate's interests, expertise, and organizational needs
- Supportive team culture focused on clinician well-being
- Mission-driven work improving women's mental health outcomes
Compensation & Logistics
- Location: Remote
- Reports to: Dr. Jessica Gaulton, CEO & Founder
- Employment Type: Full-Time, W2
- Compensation: Competitive and negotiable based on experience. Total compensation may include equity participation.
FamilyWell Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive team dedicated to improving access to equitable, affordable, evidence-based mental health care for women. Please be aware of recruitment scams. FamilyWell will never ask candidates to pay money, request sensitive personal information early in the process, or conduct interviews over unsecured platforms. All official communication will come from an @ email address.
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