Medical Director (part time)
About us
Teen mental health is in crisis. One in five adolescents need intensive treatment for anxiety or depression, but less than 20% get the care they need. The system is breaking: hospitals are overwhelmed with psychiatric admissions, while emergency departments become holding spaces for teens who need intensive care, not hospitalization.
Traditional mental health treatment has a critical gap. Weekly therapy isn't enough for teens in crisis, but psychiatric hospitalization is extreme. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) should bridge this gap, but they cost $25,000+, require relocation to major cities, and have 6+ month waitlists.
Kin Therapy is rebuilding the IOP from the ground up. Our virtual intensive treatment program delivers 9 hours of weekly care through live therapy, group sessions, and AI-guided exercises. It works around school schedules, costs 50% less than traditional IOPs, and can be accessed from anywhere—making intensive treatment finally fit into real life.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced psychiatrist to join us initially as a part-time Medical Director (10-20 hours/week), with potential to evolve into a full-time leadership position as we scale. You'll help shape our clinical strategy and ensure excellence across our virtual IOP platform.
Key responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Design and oversee evidence-based treatment protocols
- Review and approve treatment plans
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for complex cases
- Provide clinical supervision and case consultation
Program Development
- Develop scalable clinical policies and procedures
- Establish quality assurance standards
- Guide implementation of evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT)
- Create outcome measurement frameworks
Innovation & Growth
- Help optimize our hybrid treatment model
- Contribute to platform development
- Collaborate with tech team on digital interventions
- Support expansion into new markets
Required qualifications
- Board-certified psychiatrist with active medical license
- 5+ years clinical experience, including IOP settings
- Expertise in treating young adults with anxiety/depression
- Strong background in CBT, DBT, and evidence-based treatments
- Experience in virtual care delivery preferred
- Comfort with technology and digital health platforms
Why join us?
- Impact: Help shape the future of mental health care delivery and make premium treatment accessible to those who need it most
- Innovation: Be at the forefront of combining clinical excellence with technological innovation in mental health care
- Flexibility: Work remotely while maintaining significant impact on clinical operations and patient care
- Growth: Join an expanding platform backed by notable investors and advised by leading academics
- Purpose: Help build a solution that addresses critical gaps in mental health care access and delivery
What we offer
- $75,000-$120,000 + equity
- Flexible remote work arrangement
- Opportunity to shape clinical strategy at an innovative mental health company
- Collaborative work environment with mission-driven team
- Professional development opportunities