Psychiatry Physician

Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry Services - Winston-Salem, NC
Position Details

• Medical Director, 0.9 FTE clinical, 0.1 FTE administrative


• Leadership of inpatient behavioral health services, including 50-bed adult units and CL services


• Day shift, Monday - Friday, plus call rotation


• Adult inpatient unit


• Provide program leadership and oversight of all care provided in Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Services, and psychiatric hospitalist/consultation services


• Represent Psychiatric Services to hospital administration and participate in administrative meetings


• Participate in community-related partnerships


• Act as liaison with Medical Staff to facilitate timely transitions in care


• Facilitate timely consult liaison services for acute care consultations


• Serve as role model and liaison with psychiatric providers, including distribution of workload and call schedule


• Complete daily rounding and timely documentation on assigned patients


• Oversee creation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures for hospital-based psychiatric services


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team (providers, nursing, therapy, support staff)


• Provide clinical oversight for hospital-employed independently licensed mental health providers (LPCs, LCSWs, etc.), including crisis hotline, mobile crisis, mobile assessment, telehealth, and assessment center services


• Act as primary supervising physician for psychiatric hospital-employed APP staff

Benefits Details

• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits


• Paid leave benefits


• Malpractice coverage


• Emphasis on work-life balance


• Full time, Employed


• Relocation allowance


• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry


• Current medical license


• 5 years of experience post-residency


• Leadership experience preferred

Community DetailsExperience the welcoming charm and rich heritage of Winston-Salem, NC, a city that blends historic character with modern amenities.
• Vibrant arts scene, galleries, theaters, and festivals


• Diverse culinary delights, craft breweries, and vineyards


• Scenic parks and gardens


• Strong sense of community with excellent schools and healthcare


• Balanced lifestyle with Southern hospitality