Regional Medical Director - California (Remote)

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

About the Role

As our Regional Medical Director at Rula, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of making mental health care accessible and effective for everyone. You will report to the National Medical Director and function with a high degree of independence, leading a team of virtual, California-based Nurse Practitioners, practicing MDs/DOs and Supervising Physicians on the Psychiatric Services team. You will facilitate the rollout of new psychiatric & clinical programs, training, and quality initiatives for the California psychiatry practice in collaboration with Business, Legal, and Operations leadership. You will provide clinical leadership and mentorship for your clinical teams, maintain a culture of transparency, accountability and quality, and serve as a point of escalation for patient care issues related psychiatric services, identifying and solving root cause issues if and as they arise.

At Rula, we recognize the significance of mental health and aim to revolutionize mental healthcare delivery. This role presents an opportunity to partner closely with clinical and operational leadership to transform data insights and evidence-based standards into initiatives and repeatable processes. You will have a seat at the table with executive leaders, executing a critical piece of our company strategy and reshaping mental healthcare in our country. Our team culture at Rula is collaborative, where clinical subject matter experts and operators work together in lockstep. Trust, communication, and partnership are essential to our success. We foster accountability without blame, recognizing that to grow we need to also ensure patient-centric, safe, appropriate care is delivered. We value integrity and always strive to do the right thing, building transparent and trustworthy relationships with patients, providers, and payers. 

Required Qualifications

• Board certified / board eligible MD or DO in General Adult Psychiatry

• An active license in good standing in California

• A minimum of 5 years of direct clinical practice post-graduate training

• A minimum of 5 years in clinical leadership that includes overseeing licensed psychiatric clinicians including both ANPs and MD/DOs

Preferred Qualifications

• Child and Adolescent trained 

• Board certification in Child and Adolescent psychiatry is preferred

• Healthcare startup experience 

• Experience in leading and supervising in a remote telehealth practice is preferred.

• Strong communication skills that can bridge the gap between clinical and business parties to find the right solution 

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments

• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA

• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future

• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical health

• New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success

• Quarterly department stipend: Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

• Discounted programs: Fetch, SmartSpend, Ladder, SoFi

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone.  We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.