Supervising Psychiatrist

Thompson; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 206,640 - 344,400; Part time

Job summary

Thompson in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Director to provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for its NC programs. This role is administrative and supervisory and designed to complement a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner responsible for day-to-day care.

The position is part-time (5–8 hours per week) with a flexible hybrid schedule. Starting pay is $150.00–$250.00 hourly, and applicants must hold an MD or DO and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry in NC.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) required.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist in North Carolina.
• Active NC medical license.
• Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric care (child/adolescent experience preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet credentialing and privileging standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for Thompson’s NC programs.
• Collaborate with the Psychiatric NP on day-to-day care.
• Ensure clinical quality and compliance with evidence-based practices.
• Oversee high‑risk cases and medical necessity documentation.
• Communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Participate in meetings and rotating after-hours on-call coverage.

Skills

Child/Adolescent psychiatry experience

Verbal and written communication

Credentialing and privileging

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Get to know Thompson Thompson was founded in 1886 and has grown into a multi‑state organization serving children and families across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Description

Thompson was founded in 1886 and has grown into a multi‑state organization serving children and families across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Our Continuum Of Care Includes

• Prevention services
• Mental health treatment
• Foster care

All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based, focused on building resilience for children (ages 0–18) and their families.

Our core values: Excellence. Innovation. Commitment. Caring. Integrity.

Position Overview

The Medical Director provides psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for Thompson’s North Carolina programs. This role is administrative and supervisory in nature and is designed to complement a full‑time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is responsible for day‑to‑day psychiatric care.

The Medical Director Ensures

• Clinical quality and compliance
• Appropriate treatment approaches
• Oversight of high‑risk cases
• Alignment with evidence‑based psychiatric practices
• Administrative requirements are complete for medical necessity documentation

Schedule

• Part Time 5–8 hours per week
• Flexible / hybrid structure depending on operational needs
• Participation in key meetings (virtual or onsite as needed)
• Rotating on call after hours coverage with Psychiatric NP

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $150.00-$250 hourly

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist in North Carolina
• Active NC medical license
• Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric care (child/adolescent experience preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet credentialing and privileging standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Note: All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

You’re the right fit for the Medical Director position if…

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify.