Pediatric Psychiatric Medical Director (Part-Time)

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 206,640 - 344,400; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Director to provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for our NC programs. This role is administrative and supervisory and complements a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner handling daily care.

Starting pay is $150.00–$250 hourly for a part-time schedule (5–8 hours per week), with a flexible hybrid structure and participation in key meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO medical degree.
• Board-eligible or board-certified psychiatrist in North Carolina.
• Active NC medical license.
• Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid.
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric care experience, child/adolescent preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for Thompson’s North Carolina programs.
• Ensure clinical quality and compliance with evidence-based practices.
• Oversee high-risk cases and ensure appropriate treatment approaches.
• Ensure administrative requirements for medical necessity documentation are complete.
• Collaborate with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and participate in meetings (virtual or onsite).

Job description

Thompson Child & Family Focus - A Child's Place Program in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Director to provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for our NC programs. This role is administrative and supervisory and complements a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner handling daily care.

Starting pay is $150.00–$250 hourly for a part-time schedule (5–8 hours per week), with a flexible hybrid structure and participation in key meetings as needed.