Psychiatric Medical Director

Title: Psychiatric Medical Director 

Employment Type: 1099 

Location: The program is located in Charlotte, NC but all duties of the role can be performed virtually.  Candidates must be licensed in North Carolina to be eligible.  

Schedule: 4-6 hours per week.

• Includes 2 hours of rounds & supervision.  Hours are expected to increase, with potential for continued growth in the future.

Role Summary: 

The Medical Director shall be a licensed physician whose primary responsibilities are supervision, professional development, and guidance of clinical staff. In this capacity, the Medical Director will support the clinical team in evaluating mental health disorders and advise on the development of appropriate treatment plans for Guidelight Health clients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes, and shape evidence-based policy decisions to provide clients with the most up-to-date treatment available in psychiatric care.

• Ensure timely and complete documentation of treatment records, medication security, and any other documentation required by federal, state, and local agencies. 

• Ensure that Guidelight Health protects the rights and confidentiality of all clients. 

• Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health records. 

• Maintain timely and appropriate communication and attend meetings as requested. 

• Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside professionals as needed. 

• Comply with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned. 

• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations as well as CARF requirements, policies and procedures. 

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with CFR-related privacy principles and HIPAA policies and procedures. 

• Participate in federal and state mental health training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively. 

• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the clinic’s mission and commitment to client experience.  This includes weekly mandatory supervision with the Advanced Practice Provider where you will also be providing continuing education.

• Engage in weekly team rounds to review and discuss clients with the treatment team.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Adult and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• An active license in the State of North Carolina.  

• Schedule II-V prescriptive authority from the State in which you reside. 

• A Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registry license and active x-waiver. 

• An active National Provider Identifier (NPI). 

• Experience treating mental health disorders. 
• If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, must be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians as part of Guidelight’s supervision program. This includes actively supporting the development of associate licensed professionals in accordance with organizational standards and state-specific supervisory requirements.

• A winning mentality! 

*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included. 

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