Psychiatry Program Director | Georgia | Academic Leadership + Clinical Practice

American Psychiatric Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

American Psychiatric Association is seeking a dynamic leader to direct an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program in Georgia. The role combines clinical teaching with strategic program oversight to cultivate the next generation of psychiatrists within a supportive health system.

The Program Director will allocate 60% of time to administrative leadership and 40% to clinical teaching, ensuring a robust curriculum, strong resident development, and active recruitment efforts, alongside a team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership, teaching, or GME experience.
• Experience leading an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Dedicated 60% protected administrative time for Program Director responsibilities
• Maintain a 40% clinical practice with teaching integrated into patient care
• Shape curriculum, resident development, recruitment, and program strategy
• Work alongside 6 psychiatry faculty members and experienced GME support staff
• Flexible leadership schedule and strong institutional support

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

GME experience

Job description

Overview

Join a well-established, ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program and shape the next generation of psychiatrists while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice. This unique leadership opportunity offers a balanced blend of academic medicine, resident mentorship, and patient care within a supportive health system committed to graduate medical education.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Dedicated 60% protected administrative time for Program Director responsibilities
• Maintain a 40% clinical practice with teaching integrated into patient care
• Shape curriculum, resident development, recruitment, and program strategy
• Work alongside 6 psychiatry faculty members and experienced GME support staff
• Flexible leadership schedule and strong institutional support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership, teaching, or GME experience

Community

• Enjoy a lower cost of living with beautiful historic homes, established neighborhoods, and more space for your money
• Convenient access to Atlanta while enjoying shorter commutes and a slower pace of life
• Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene featuring local festivals, live entertainment, museums, and award-winning restaurants
• Excellent outdoor recreation with nearby lakes, parks, golf courses, and miles of walking and biking trails
• Family-friendly community with strong public and private school options and a growing regional economy