Medical Director | Inpatient Psychiatrist

Medical Director | Inpatient Psychiatrist

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• Medical Director, 0.9 FTE clinical, 0.1 FTE administrative
• Leadership of inpatient behavioral health services, including our 50‑bed adult units and our CL services
• Day shift, Monday - Friday, plus call rotation
• Adult inpatient unit

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Psychiatry
• Current medical license
• 5 years of experience post residency
• Leadership experience preferred

• Provide program leadership and oversight of all care provided in Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Services, and psychiatric hospitalist and consultation services
• Represent Psychiatric Services to Hospital’s administration and participate in administrative meetings and duties as necessary
• Participate in community‑related partnerships
• Act as liaison with Medical Staff in effort to facilitate timely transitions in care
• Facilitate timely consult liaison services for acute care consultations
• Serves as a role model and acts as liaison with psychiatric providers (including distribution of workload and call schedule) in coordination with the Departmental Chair and Dept of Medical Affairs
• Complete daily rounding and timely documentation on assigned patients
• Oversee the creation, development and/or implementation of policies and procedures that result in the provision of hospital based psychiatric services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team that includes providers, nursing, therapy and support staff
• Provide clinical oversight for hospital employed independently licensed mental health providers (LPCs, LCSWs, etc.) as required. This includes Hospital BH programs such as crisis hotline, mobile crisis, mobile assessment, telehealth, and assessment center services
• Primary supervising Physician for psychiatric hospital employed APP staff

• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
• Paid leave benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Emphasis on work‑life balance
• Employment with NH Medical Group

• Relocation allowance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

Novant Health is a not‑for‑profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health’s nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Recognized for Excellence – Nationally ranked health system with Magnet®‑recognized hospitals
• Physician‑Led & Patient‑Centered – Strong commitment to provider well‑being and work‑life balance
• Innovative & Team‑Based – Advanced technology and collaborative care model
• Growth & Development – Leadership pathways, mentorship, and continuing education

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