Description
Description
We are looking for an experienced Medical Director of Psychiatry Services to lead our mental health division and ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care. In this important role, you will oversee all psychiatric operations, develop and implement clinical protocols, and provide expert guidance to our team of mental health professionals. You will also provide clinical care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Your expertise will help shape our service offerings, improve patient outcomes, and establish best practices in psychiatric treatment. You will work closely with other healthcare providers, administrative staff, and stakeholders to foster a holistic and integrated approach to mental health care.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatry, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing mental health services in the community. This is an excellent opportunity to significantly impact mental health care delivery and advance your professional career in a supportive and innovative environment. Join us in our commitment to providing exceptional psychiatric services and promoting mental well-being for all individuals in our care.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric services.
- Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Supervise and mentor psychiatry staff and other mental health professionals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain quality standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Conduct regular reviews of clinical performance and patient feedback to improve service delivery.
- Engage in community outreach to promote mental health awareness and services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment plans in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy based on best practices and evidence-based approaches.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry is required.
- Strong knowledge of mental health regulations and best practices.
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in healthcare settings.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement.
Competitive Package:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401K)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CME/dues allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Providers can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TPSLF) program
Why Choose Pardee?
UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit health care system that was founded in 1953 and is managed by UNC Health. It is the first hospital in the Carolinas to be accredited with the International Organization for Standardization for quality health care standards. We are a licensed for 222 acute care beds and are the second-largest employer in Henderson County. We have several locations separate from our main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, multiple urgent care locations and orthopedic clinics.
Area information
Where you work is as important as where you play. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina is not only a beautiful place, but a dynamic region filled with natural resources, a variety of cultural and educational opportunities, and some of the highest quality health care in the country. Physicians and medical professionals have settled here, drawn by the exceptional beauty and quality of life in Hendersonville. Hendersonville is unique in having the feel of small town America, yet is geographically situated within convenient driving distance of the urban areas of Asheville, NC, Greenville, SC, and only a few hours from Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Nature is always close by with nearly twenty national, state, county and city parks, recreational areas and forests, many within of just outside the city limits of Hendersonville.
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