Psychiatry opening in: Winston Salem, NC
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Medical Director – Inpatient Psychiatry Location: Winston-Salem, NC Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry Opportunity Highlights: • Leadership of inpatient behavioral health services, including a 50-bed adult unit and consultation-liaison (CL) services • Day shift, Monday–Friday, plus call rotation • Medical Director role with administrative and clinical responsibilities Candidate Qualifications: • Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry • Current medical license • 5 years of experience post-residency • Leadership experience preferred Responsibilities & Duties: • Provide leadership and oversight for Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Services, psychiatric hospitalist, and consultation services • Represent psychiatric services to hospital administration and participate in relevant administrative meetings • Engage in community-related partnerships • Act as liaison with medical staff to ensure timely transitions in care • Facilitate prompt CL services for acute care consultations • Serve as a role model and coordinate psychiatric provider workload and call schedules with departmental leadership • Complete daily rounding and timely documentation on assigned patients • Develop and implement policies and procedures for hospital-based psychiatric services • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including providers, nursing, therapy, and support staff • Provide clinical oversight for independently licensed mental health providers (LPCs, LCSWs, etc.) across behavioral health programs, such as crisis hotline, mobile crisis, telehealth, and assessment services • Serve as the primary supervising physician for hospital-employed APP staff Benefits & Perks: • Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits • Paid leave • Malpractice coverage • Strong emphasis on work-life balance Additional Compensation Details: • Relocation allowance • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance