Psychiatry Program Director

Psychiatry Program Director

Description:
The Program Director will be responsible and accountable for operating the ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program. The role involves administering and maintaining an educational environment conducive to educating residents in all ACGME competency areas, with a focus on training compassionate, competent psychiatrists prepared for independent practice.

Job Specifics:

• • Time Commitment: Provide dedicated time for program administration as required by ACGME, with an FTE of 0.50 for administrative responsibilities.

• • Educational Oversight:

• • • Develop and oversee quality didactic and clinical education experiences at all participating sites.

    • Establish goals, objectives, policies, and evaluation metrics in accordance with ACGME program requirements.

    • Monitor resident teaching, supervision, and well-being across training sites.

• • Program Administration:

• • • Recruit and appoint local site directors accountable for resident education at each participating site.

    • Recruit, evaluate, and approve program faculty; ensure their continued participation based on evaluations.

    • Oversee program evaluations, ensuring compliance with ACGME and institutional policies.

    • Prepare and submit all required documentation to ACGME in a timely manner to maintain accreditation.

• • Resident Engagement:

• • • Provide each resident with a documented, comprehensive evaluation and individualized learning plan at least twice yearly.

    • Maintain regular communication with residents during inpatient and outpatient rotations and monitor stress, wellness, and performance.

• • Committee Leadership:

• • • Chair the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).

    • Participate actively in Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) meetings.

• • Scholarly Activity:

• • • Encourage and mentor residents and faculty in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and quality improvement initiatives.

• • Recruitment and Budgeting:

• • Annually recruit a qualified and diverse cohort of medical students through the NRMP Match.

  • Monitor and plan program budget costs in collaboration with institutional leadership.

• • Institutional Collaboration:

• • Attend required meetings (e.g., GMEC) and collaborate with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Program Coordinator.

Requirements:

• • Certification and Licensure:

• • • Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

    • Unrestricted licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice psychiatry in [State].

• • Experience:

• • • Minimum of 3+ years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in Psychiatry Residency Programs (e.g., Core Faculty, Associate Program Director, or Program Director).

    • Demonstrated excellence in patient care, teaching, and leadership.

    • Evidence of ongoing scholarly activity per ACGME requirements (e.g., research, presentations, quality improvement projects).

• • Skills and Commitment

• • Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Dedication to team-oriented care and resident education.

  • Familiarity with and adherence to ACGME and institutional policies and procedures.