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About the Role

Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for the Acute Psychiatric Unit and psychiatric services across the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living. Ensure delivery of high-quality psychiatric care in compliance with regulations. Lead psychiatric providers, collaborate with leadership, support quality improvement, and serve as a key physician leader, including direct patient care as an Independent Contractor.

Responsibilities

Partner with administrative and nursing leadership to maintain high patient care standards within the Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU).
Oversee APU psychiatrists and advanced practice providers, including onboarding, training, professional development, and credentialing support.
Manage psychiatry staffing schedules and after-hours call coverage for the APU.
Provide leadership and guidance for psychiatric patient care planning and treatment.
Attend and participate in the APU QAPI committee and other relevant clinical, medical staff, or operational committees.
Meet regularly with nursing and professional staff to discuss and resolve clinical issues, patient care concerns, operational matters, and educational needs.
Participate in administrative decision-making and policy development to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership and input on APU operations, budgeting, staffing, program development, billing, and annual strategic goals.
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams for appropriate patient care, transfers, consultations, and referrals.
Review psychiatric medication reports and implement recommendations.
Promote and support exceptional patient experience initiatives.
Participate in federal, state, local, and other external surveys, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to the APU.
Lead quality improvement initiatives in partnership with clinical and operational leadership.
Support optimization and utilization of the electronic health record within psychiatric services.
Establish and maintain relationships with referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and healthcare professionals to support census and program growth.
Represent SFCJL in meetings and collaborations with external agencies, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
Perform timely clinical screening of referrals for admission to the APU.
Attend APU multidisciplinary rounds.
Provide overnight weekday call coverage by phone.
Participate in monthly interdisciplinary meetings with Frank Residences’ leadership and clinical staff to support residents with behavioral health needs.
Provide consultation and guidance regarding admissions and ongoing care of residents and patients with psychiatric or behavioral health needs.
Coordinate psychiatric consultation services for residents and patients across Frank Residences and JHRC.
Provide education and training to staff on behavioral health, psychiatric conditions, and related clinical topics.
Serve as Medical Staff President and provide leadership to the Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Attend and lead monthly medical staff meetings focused on quality, patient flow, operational performance, patient experience, and physician engagement.
Assist with completion of required Community Benefit reporting, Implementation Strategy initiatives, and Community Benefit Tracking documentation.
Promote the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living.
Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
Current unrestricted physician license in the State of California.
Board Certification in Psychiatry.
Training and experience in inpatient psychiatric medicine.
Training and experience in Geriatric Psychiatry strongly preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of administrative leadership experience as a Medical Director or in a comparable physician leadership role.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric regulatory requirements, quality improvement, and healthcare operations.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, medical staff, nursing leadership, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of psychiatric regulatory requirements
Knowledge of quality improvement
Knowledge of healthcare operations
Collaborative work

Location

San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood
San Francisco

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Minimum of five (5) years of administrative leadership experience as a Medical Director or in a comparable physician leadership role

Education Level

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Current unrestricted physician license in the State of California
Board Certification in Psychiatry
Training and experience in inpatient psychiatric medicine
Training and experience in Geriatric Psychiatry

Salary/Compensations

$250,000

Benefits

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station

About the Company

The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California, nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus.
Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.
Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward.
Today, we support over 2,500 older adults annually through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence.
We are proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.
Mission-driven nonprofit organization.
Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day.
Inclusive community, welcoming to all (you do not need to be Jewish to live or work here).
Supportive, team-oriented environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience.

Equal Opportunity

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.