Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services

Piedmont; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Malpractice tail insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance and PTO

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services for an inpatient leadership role in Macon. The position oversees primary inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, with coverage responsibilities across Piedmont Macon.

The role includes supervision of APPs, medical students, and psychiatry residents, a 5-day schedule with weekend/night call as needed, and opportunities for telehealth or in-person consults across the Piedmont

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
• Active or eligible for Georgia medical licensure
• Experience supervising APPs preferred
• Experience with ketamine and TMS preferred
• Experience treating adults and adolescents preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services and facility coverage
• Serve as Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services at Piedmont Macon
• Supervise mid-level providers (APPs) and supervise medical students and psychiatry residents
• Participate in weekend and night call as needed
• Support telehealth and in-person consults across the Piedmont system
• Utilize Epic EMR for clinical documentation and coordination

Skills

Board-certified Psychiatry

Clinical leadership

APP supervision

Ketamine/TMS experience

Adolescent care

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services to join our growing behavioral health team. This is an In-patient position.

Position Highlights:

• Primary inpatient, Outpatient, and Facility Consult Oversight and Coverage
• Serve as Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services at Piedmont Macon
• Expected schedule: 5 days (Mon- Fri), assist with weekend and night call as needed
• Required to supervise mid-levels (APP’s)
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts for consults via telehealth and/or in-person across the Piedmont system
• Supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents
• Epic EMR

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in Georgia
• Experience supervising APP’s is preferred
• Strong clinical, administrative, and physician leadership skills
• Previous experience with ketamine and TMS preferred
• Experience treating both adults and adolescents preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• CME allowance and PTO

Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of over 23 hospitals, more than 2,500 employed physicians, and over 1600 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.