Behavioral Health Medical Director Opportunity

Mission Health | Asheville, NC

Mission Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead a growing, multidisciplinary behavioral health program in Asheville, North Carolina.

Qualified Candidates

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Minimum 5 years of clinical psychiatry experience
• At least 3 years of leadership or Medical Director experience

Opportunity Highlights

• 50% clinical and 50% administrative role
• Lead a team of 38+ psychiatrists and advanced practice providers
• 7-on/7-off schedule with coverage of the geriatric unit
• Involvement in quality initiatives, physician leadership, and program development
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents through MAHEC's psychiatry training program
• Collaborative Care consultation with integrated primary care teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Employed position with HCA Healthcare
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• CME allowance, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonus available

About the Program Mission Health's behavioral health services include the 120-bed Sweeten Creek Behavioral Health Hospital, featuring adult, geriatric, child, and adolescent inpatient units, emergency psychiatric services, and an active ECT program.

Why Asheville? Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers exceptional outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, excellent schools, and an outstanding quality of life consistently ranked among the nation's best places to live.