Supervising Psychiatrist

Black Psychiatrists Inc; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Supervising Psychiatrist in North Carolina to provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for our programs.

This part-time role (up to 12 hours per week) is administrative and supervisory in nature and complements a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who handles day-to-day care.

You will ensure clinical quality and compliance, oversee high-risk cases, align with evidence-based practices, and participate in key meetings, on-site or virtual as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board eligibility or board certification in psychiatry for NC.
• Active North Carolina medical license and Medicaid enrollment.
• Experience in child/adolescent psychiatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for NC programs.
• Ensure clinical quality, compliance and appropriate treatment approaches.
• Oversee high-risk cases and ensure documentation supports medical necessity.
• Coordinate with the NP for day-to-day psychiatric care.

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist in North Carolina

Active NC medical license

Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid

Experience in psychiatric care (child/adolescent experience preferred)

Job description

Get to know Thompson

Thompson was founded in 1886 and has grown into a multi-state organization serving children and families across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Our continuum of care includes:

• Prevention services
• Mental health treatment
• Foster care

All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based, focused on building resilience for children (ages 0–18) and their families.

Our core values: Excellence. Innovation. Commitment. Caring. Integrity.

Position Overview

The Supervising Psychiatrist provides psychiatric oversight and clinical governance for Thompson’s North Carolina programs.

This role is administrative and supervisory in nature and is designed to complement a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) who is responsible for day-to-day psychiatric care.

The Medical Director ensures:

• Clinical quality and compliance
• Appropriate treatment approaches
• Oversight of high-risk cases
• Alignment with evidence-based psychiatric practices
• Administrative requirements are complete for medical necessity documentation

Schedule

• Part Time (Up to 12 hours per week)
• Flexible / hybrid structure depending on operational needs
• Participation in key meetings (virtual or onsite as needed)
• Rotating on call after hours coverage with Psychiatric NP

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $150.00-$250 hourly

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist in North Carolina
• Active NC medical license
• Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid
• Experience in psychiatric care (child/adolescent experience preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to meet credentialing and privileging standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Note: All residential staff must pass a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and demonstrate proper physical Therapeutic techniques and holds.

You’re the right fit for the Medical Director position if…

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify

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$150.00-$250 hourly

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