Medical Director

About this role

Medical Director- 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 initiativ

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