Psychiatry Residency Program Director (Founding Program)

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

Job Description: CENTERSTONE MEDICAL GROUP Residency Program Director

Location: Springfield, MO

Department: Psychiatry

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Centerstone Medical Group

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care. We don't do business as usual — we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos — we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time. We're looking for bold thinkers — physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team. Learn more at: Centerstone Medical Group - Centerstone

Job Summary

Are you a visionary leader in psychiatry ready to shape the future of medical education? Join our collaborative, mission-driven team as the Residency Program Director for a new Psychiatry Residency Program launching in 2028. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up, influence the next generation of psychiatrists, and expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare across the communities we serve. The role offers a balanced structure of 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, allowing you to stay engaged in patient care while driving educational excellence and innovation. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, program oversight, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring full compliance with ACGME requirements and institutional policies. You will also foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for residents while leading program development, recruitment, curriculum design, and faculty engagement aligned with ACGME competencies and best practices.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure resident education occurs within a framework of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Supervise residents and support their professional growth, clinical development, and well-being.
• Approve, evaluate, and develop program faculty; address performance concerns as needed to maintain program standards.
• Develop and maintain a curriculum aligned with ACGME competency domains, promoting scholarly activity and professionalism.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME, maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages feedback, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold institutional policies related to grievances, due process, employment practices, and non-discrimination.
• Maintain active clinical practice, dedicating 50% of time to direct patient care.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to ensure program stability, growth, and long-term success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of ACGME competency domains, accreditation standards, and graduate medical education requirements.
• Proven leadership and program-building skills, with the ability to develop a residency program from the ground up.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor residents and engage faculty effectively.
• Ability to balance administrative leadership with an active clinical caseload.
• Sound judgment in handling resident evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary matters in line with institutional policy.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and feedback-driven learning environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee curriculum design and program reporting.

Experience and Education Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN or AOBNP) or equivalent acceptable to the Review Committee.
• Minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in graduate medical education, including leadership, teaching, or administration.
• Current DEA license required.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital.
• Must meet all credentialing requirements for Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers.
• Ongoing clinical activity in psychiatry required.

Why Join Us

• Sign-On Bonus — $40,000
• Employee Assistance Program — 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage reimbursement, company-paid for work functions requiring travel
• A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing, values each individual, and promotes a positive, purpose-driven workforce
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and separate sick leave
• 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company
• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Opportunity to build and lead a new residency program from the ground up within an integrated, mission-driven healthcare organization

Position Perks & Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees