Psychiatry Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services

Piedmont; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance

PTO

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Medical Director - Behavioral Health Services to join our growing behavioral health team in Macon, Georgia. This is an in-patient position with oversight of primary inpatient, outpatient, and facility services.

The role includes supervising APPs, guiding clinical operations, and coordinating with psychiatry residents and medical students. Weekend/night call and telehealth consults across Piedmont are possible, with Epic EMR in use.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active or eligible for Georgia medical licensure.
• Three years of experience required.
• Experience supervising APPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary inpatient, outpatient, and facility oversight.
• Serve as Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services at Piedmont Macon.
• 5-day workweek with weekend/night call as needed.
• Supervise mid-levels (APPs).
• Opportunity for telehealth or in-person consults across the Piedmont system.
• Supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents.
• Epic EMR used.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Admin leadership

Psychiatry

APP supervision

Ketamine/TMS

Adolescent care

Inpatient care

Education

Medical degree (MD or 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
• Three (3) years of experience required

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.