Description

Medical Director – Mental Health (with an interest in Addiction Medicine)

Tellurian Behavioral Health, Madison, WI 6–18 hours/week, with option to flex up to 30 hours/week (Additional hours available for candidates interested in providing outpatient therapy services.)

Tellurian Behavioral Health is seeking an exceptional physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Mental Health Services. This is a rare opportunity to guide a highly respected, mission-driven organization in one of the Midwest's most desirable cities.

Madison, WI - Home to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, offers a vibrant academic community, an outstanding quality of life, and a strong regional commitment to advancing behavioral health care. Tellurian is proud to be part of this ecosystem, delivering innovative, compassionate services across the full continuum of care.

About Tellurian Behavioral Health

Tellurian is a recognized leader in addiction medicine, mental health treatment, and community-based behavioral health services. 

• Inpatient psychiatric services
• Residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders
  
• Outpatient mental health and addiction services
• Crisis stabilization and emergency services
  
• Community-based case management and supportive housing
  
• Prevention, education, and recovery support programs

Our mission is to help individuals reclaim their lives through evidence-based, person-centered care, and we are looking for a Medical Director who shares that passion.

Position Overview

The Medical Director, along with the leadership team, is responsible for the continuous evolution of Tellurian as a center of excellence in behavioral health care. This role provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and program development across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs supporting individuals across the continuum of care for acute and chronic mental health and substance abuse services.
• Ensure appropriate prescribing practices and medication management standards.
• Monitor compliance with Medicaid/Medicare and WI state accreditation standards.
• Review documentation standards, adverse outcomes, and risk management issues.
• Active participation with Tellurian’s leadership team in strategic planning, budgeting, workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.
• Engaging all community health care providers in understanding and utilizing Tellurian’s expertise and services in achieving the best possible coordination of services, honoring the commitment: ”it takes a village!”
• Actively participating in community education, advocacy, and fundraising activities.
• Participating in clinical coverage as part of the leadership team.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Required:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in psychiatry.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative and clinical experience 
• Demonstrated leadership in community psychiatry with an additional interest in addiction medicine
• Commitment to underserved populations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of insurance reimbursement, coding, and Wisconsin laws/regulations related to mental health services and substance abuse services.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin licensing and certification requirements for specific Tellurian services.
• Active Wisconsin Medical and DEA licenses.

Why Join Tellurian?

• This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity and share your developing skills as a physician leader of a well-established mental health organization to our community, unmatched for its quality of life and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that has been evolving over the past 50+ years. 
• Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time leadership role in our organization, which respects the necessity of work-life balance.