Physician, Psychiatry PHP/IOP (Modesto, CA)

About the Role

Gould Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for our Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Program (PHP/IOP) for behavioral health. The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, medical oversight, and direct psychiatric care to ensure safe, effective, and compliant treatment delivery.

Gould Medical Group is a growing, 525+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the Bay Area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership and oversight of all PHP/IOP clinical services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated care.
• Ensure therapeutic approaches align with program goals and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medications.
• Supervise and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Support staff with clinical questions, case discussions, and treatment planning.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Oversee appropriate patient flow and adherence to safety and documentation standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and medical records.
• Collaborate with therapists and program managers to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Provide medication management.
• Promote a patient-centered, recovery-oriented model of care.

Qualifications

• Board certified/Board eligible in Psychiatry.

Work Environment

• Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practice Clinicians.
• Low paperwork demands.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Epic.
• Stable and growing group.

Pay

• Starting base salary: $340,000.
• 8 FTE clinical psychiatry and 0.2 FTE administrative.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Two-year salary guarantee.
• RVU-based compensation model starting in year 2.
• RVU bonus potential during guarantee.
• Residency stipend available.

Benefits

• Annual 12.0% 401(k) gift.
• Two-year shareholder track.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Full health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Group-paid malpractice and tail coverage.
• Annual profit sharing for shareholders.
• Individual and Group Performance Bonus.
• Relocation assistance.

Location

Gould Medical Group is located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. The area offers:

• Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living.
• Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, and Monterey.
• Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues.
• Rapidly growing communities with excellent school options.
• Average of 260 days of sunshine annually.