Behavioral Health Medical Director — Psychiatry Leadership

Easterseals PORT Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

PSLF eligible

Job summary

EastersealsPORT Health seeks an experienced Medical Director to lead behavioral health services, provide psychiatric care, and supervise medical staff across the organization. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and clinical excellence while supporting telehealth and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an MD/DO with psychiatry training, NC license, DEA, and 5+ years of post-residency practice (5+ years leadership preferred).

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Current, unrestricted NC Medical License.
• Current DEA registration and unrestricted prescribing authority.
• Three to five years of post-residency psychiatric practice; five+ years with supervisory/leadership preferred.
• Experience treating individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• ASAM certification or addiction medicine experience preferred.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted state driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance.
• Reliable transportation to move throughout the program delivery area.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care.
• Assess psychiatric emergencies, crisis situations, and involuntary commitment evaluations when appropriate.
• Provide consultation regarding complex psychiatric, substance use, and co-occurring medical conditions.
• Support and oversee telehealth services to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support person-centered treatment and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Serve as physician leader for assigned programs providing clinical consultation.
• Provide oversight of NP/PA supervision and Collaborative Practice Agreements.
• Establish and monitor clinical standards and evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Promote integration of behavioral health, primary care, and substance use treatment services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in strategic planning and service expansion.
• Support provider recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Skills

Psychiatry

Medical leadership

Clinical supervision

Telehealth

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Psychiatry Residency

NC Medical License

DEA Registration

Tools

Collaborative Practice Agreements

Credentialing & privileging

Job description

EastersealsPORT Health seeks an experienced Medical Director to lead behavioral health services, provide psychiatric care, and supervise medical staff across the organization. You will ensure regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and clinical excellence while supporting telehealth and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an MD/DO with psychiatry training, NC license, DEA, and 5+ years of post-residency practice (5+ years leadership preferred).