Medical Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

EAP & legal services

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Director to lead behavioral health services, provide psychiatric care, and supervise medical providers. You will report to the Chief Medical Officer and drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement across the organization.

The role requires an MD/DO with psychiatry residency, North Carolina license, DEA registration, and 5+ years of psychiatric practice with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Medical License.
• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority.
• 3–5 years of post-residency psychiatric practice; 5+ preferred with supervisory/leadership experience.
• Experience treating individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• ASAM certification or addiction medicine experience preferred.
• Valid, unrestricted NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Oversee medical care of behavioral health services and supervise providers.
• Promote telehealth services and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and support quality improvement.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical leadership

Telemedicine

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD/DO

Psychiatry Residency

Medical licensure

DEA registration

Job description

Position Title: Medical Director

Supervisor’s Title: Chief Medical Officer

• Competitive salary: $185,000- $235,000 annual salary range for this full-time, exempt position

EASTERSEALS PORT Health

Position Description

Position Title: Medical Director

Supervisor’s Title: Chief Medical Officer

Program or Dept: Behavioral Health Services Location

• Competitive salary: $185,000- $235,000 annual salary range for this full-time, exempt position

Position Summary

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.

Job Functions

* denotes essential job duties

Clinical Services

• *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.

Medical Oversight

• *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.

Quality, Compliance, and Performance Improvement

• *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.

Administrative Responsibilities

• *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.

Other Duties

• Follows all Easterseals PORT Health Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned and consistent with qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of talking, hearing, sitting for long periods of time and performing repetitive motions, such as using a computer
• Must be able to perform the physical tasks necessary to evaluate individuals supported, such as lifting, bending and standing.
• Must possess the necessary abilities to perform tasks such as develop written communication as well as reviewing work to determine accuracy.
• The job functions will mostly occur within an office environment or a home office space.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $185,000- $235,000 annual salary for this full-time, exempt position
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess the visual acuity to develop written correspondence and determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of talking, hearing, sitting and standing for long periods of time and performing repetitive motions, such as using a computer.
• Must be able to speak audibly, write legibly and perform repetitive motions such as typing.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, 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 (IDEAL) organization.

Cost Center: Allocated

Supervisory Position: No

Job Code: MEDDIR

FLSA Status: Exempt