Psychiatrist for Chair of Behavioral Health - Charlotte or Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chair of Behavioral Health

Leadership role for behavioral health services in skilled nursing and assisted living settings

Strategic clinical and operational oversight of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and behavioral health integration programs

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer

Member of the Clinical Quality Committee

40% administrative and 60% clinical responsibilities

Clinical work includes patient care and collaboration with psychiatric advanced practice clinicians

Direct supervision of psychotherapy and behavioral health integration leaders

Lead behavioral health quality improvement, clinical standards, provider competencies, utilization review, and performance metrics

Oversee operations, budgeting, financial performance, provider productivity, and resource allocation

Lead recruitment, retention, engagement, and professional development for behavioral health providers

MD or DO required

Board certification in Psychiatry required

Active, unrestricted medical license required

Minimum 10 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience

Direct people-management experience required

Experience in geriatric psychiatry, neurology, long-term care, skilled nursing, or assisted living required

Experience with clinical quality, operations, and financial performance required

Multidisciplinary behavioral health leadership experience preferred

Value-based care and population health experience preferred

Medical Direction certification or similar long-term care certification preferred

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage

HSA and FSA options

Employer 401(k) contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement;CME opportunities

Ability to live anywhere between Charlotte and Chapel Hill