Medical Director

PORT Health; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Raleigh, NC seeks a Medical Director to lead behavioral health services, provide psychiatric care, and supervise clinical staff. The role requires NC licensure, an MD/DO and board-appropriate residency, with a focus on high-quality, evidence-based care and regulatory compliance.

The position is full-time with hybrid/in-office scheduling, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Licensure and Certification.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Medical License.
• Current DEA registration and unrestricted prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management and ongoing psychiatric care.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies, crisis situations, and involuntary commitment evaluations.
• Provide consultation regarding complex psychiatric, substance use and co-occurring conditions.
• Support and oversee telehealth services to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support person-centered treatment and discharge planning.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation per regulations and payer requirements.
• Serve as physician leader for programs, providing clinical consultation to staff.
• Provide oversight of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
• Assist with credentialing, privileging, onboarding and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Telehealth coordination

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Psychiatry Residency Program

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion.

Position Snapshot Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Schedule: Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm | Weekends and Evenings on call as needed

Pay: $185,000- $235,000 | based on experience

Work Setting: Hybrid/ In office

Position Type: Full-time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Medical Director to join our Behavioral Health Services Team in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Medical Director serves as the physician leader for behavioral health services, providing psychiatric care, medical oversight, and clinical supervision across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director supports assigned programs and other medical providers to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care, regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, and clinical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care for individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Assess and manage 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 the delivery of telehealth services to ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, payer, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support person-centered treatment and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Serve as the physician leader for assigned programs providing clinical consultation to interdisciplinary staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight of psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical providers across the organization.
• Provide oversight of Collaborative Practice Agreements and supervision requirements for nurse practitioners and physician assistants in accordance with North Carolina regulations and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular case consultations, chart reviews, and provider mentoring to promote quality and consistency of care.
• Support provider credentialing, privileging, onboarding, and professional development activities.
• Establish and monitor clinical standards, prescribing practices, and evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Promote integration of behavioral health, primary care, and substance use treatment services.
• Monitor key performance indicators including patient outcomes, hospitalization and readmission rates, medication adherence, and high-risk medication monitoring.
• Participate in peer review, utilization management, incident review, and risk management activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, payer requirements, and organizational policies.
• Support organizational readiness for audits, accreditation reviews, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with senior leadership in strategic planning, program development, and service expansion initiatives.
• Support provider recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster collaborative relationships with hospitals, community partners, managed care organizations, and referral sources.
• Maintain clinical productivity expectations while fulfilling leadership and administrative responsibilities.
• Follows all Easterseals PORT Health Policies and Procedures.

What You Bring

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Licensure and Certification.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Medical License.
• Current DEA registration and unrestricted prescribing authority.
• Three to five years of post-residency psychiatric practice. Five or more years of psychiatric practice with supervisory, medical leadership, or community behavioral health experience, 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 appropriate driver’s license for the State of North Carolina and personal vehicle insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation that will allow movement throughout the program delivery area.

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For Benefits-eligible Positions, Our Total Rewards Package May Include

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery.

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [e-mail].