Clinical Director, Clinical Care Model Design and Quality

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Summary of Position

We are seeking a visionary Clinical Director, Mental Health Clinical Care Model Design and Quality mental health clinician to lead our strategic initiatives in clinical care model design, quality improvement, and patient safe ty . This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of virtual mental health care at Teladoc Health , particularly within our U.S. Group Health Busines s , driving clinical excellence across our existing therapy services and seamlessly integrating mental health across our expansive ecosystem of virtual primary care, chronic condition management, urgent care, expert medical services, and more.

This is a high-impact individual contributor leadership role that requires both deep clinical expertise and strategic business acumen to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual and digital mental health, integrated care delivery, and value-based healthcare partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care Model Design

Serve as the lead for clinical care model design and optimization , in collaboration with Clinical Operations , for new and existing core mental health capabilities and services within the U.S. Group Health (USGH) business unit .

Lead clinical workstreams to design, pilot, and scale innovative mental health models of care for integrated care delivery , particularly in virtual primary care and chronic condition management .

Translate population health data and clinical evidence into actionable program strategies.

Help define success metrics, monitor outcomes, and adapt strategies for sustained impact.

Partner with leadership to align mental health strategy with enterprise clinical objectives .

Clinical Quality and Patient Safety

Develop and refine mental health clinical quality frameworks, measures , and reporting centered around the I nstitute of M edicine domains of quality : safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness , efficien cy , timel iness, and equity.

Lead formal quality improvement (QI) projects using the Model for Improvement with a focus on process and outcome m etric development and measurement , leveraging statistical process control (SPC) as applicable , particularly in advancing measurement-based care practices .

Align and optimize quality assurance (QA) program s for ongoing and focused professional practice evaluations (OPPE / FPPE) in collaboration with integrated care delivery Medical Directors and RN s.

Serve as the mental health clinical subject matter expert for our Patient Safety team around safety event classification and adverse event investigations and help drive action plans with cross-functional team mates .

External Engagement , Thought Leadershi p, Clinical Research

Act as a clinical subject matter expert in client discussions, webinars, industry forums, and publications.

Represent the organization externally, articulating its leadership in mental health quality and innovation.

Collaborate with sales , marketing, and client-facing teams , join ing high impact sales presentations and client business reviews , as appropriate .

In partnership with our clinical research and data teams, p articipate in leading and developing compelling clinical research for our mental health programs suitable for peer-reviewed publication.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work across Clinical Operations, P roduct M anagement, D ata S cience, Engineering, Commercial, Marketing teams , and others to integrate clinical priorities into enterprise initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications Expected for Position

Required Qualifications :

• D octoral degree in psychology or medical degree in psychiatry ; active license preferred .
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience , including delivery of virtual mental health care.
• Track record of working in high growth virtual care, digital health, or health care technology settings and comfort level with the pace of change and level of ambiguity that often accompanies this.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical quality improvement, outcome measurement, and evidence-based practice clinical care model design and implementatio n.
• Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with clinical and non-clinical operational teams, p roduct m anagement, e ngineering, c ommercial and m arketing teams in highly matrixed organizations.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and organizational skills . Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with multiple competing priorities and deadlines .
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with ability to c ommunicate complex clinical concepts to non-clinical audience s.

Preferred Qualifications :

About Us

Teladoc Health is the global virtual care leader, offering the only comprehensive virtual care solution spanning telehealth, expert medical, and licensed platform services. Teladoc Health serves the world's leading insurers, employers, and health systems and helps millions of people around the world resolve their healthcare needs with confidence.

The base salary range for this position is$160,000 - $180,000 . In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here : Teladoc Health Benefits 2025 .Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications.This information is applicable for all full-time positions.

Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why Join Teladoc Health?

A New Category in Healthcare : Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.

Our Work Truly Matters : Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person's health journey.

Make an Impact : In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.

Focus on PEOPLE : Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.

Diversity and Inclusion : At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.

Growth and Innovation : We've already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.

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