Psychiatry Residency Program Director — Build from Scratch

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health benefits

Retirement match

License/fee reimbursement

Job summary

Brightli seeks a Residency Program Director to build and lead a new Psychiatry Residency Program launching in 2028. You will balance administrative leadership with active clinical practice, shaping curriculum, recruitment, and faculty engagement under ACGME standards.

The role emphasizes strategic program development, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive learning environment for residents and faculty alike.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN or AOBNP) or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of documented experience in graduate medical education, including leadership, teaching, or administration.
• Current DEA license.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital.
• Must meet credentialing requirements for Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
• Ongoing clinical activity in psychiatry required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure resident education occurs within high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Maintain 50% of time dedicated to direct patient care.
• Develop and maintain a curriculum aligned with ACGME competency domains.

Skills

ACGME competencies

Leadership in medical education

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from accredited medical school

Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Brightli seeks a Residency Program Director to build and lead a new Psychiatry Residency Program launching in 2028. You will balance administrative leadership with active clinical practice, shaping curriculum, recruitment, and faculty engagement under ACGME standards.

The role emphasizes strategic program development, regulatory compliance, and a safe, inclusive learning environment for residents and faculty alike.