Academic Research, Behavioral Health, Cost Control, Didactic Method, Educational Evaluation, Healthcare, Leadership, Mentoring, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Recreation, Restaurant, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Assistant/Associate Program Director - Community Psychiatry
1.5 Hours from the South Carolina Coast and 2 Hours from Charlotte and Charleston
Loan Forgiveness Available
Seeking a dynamicAPDto launch and lead a newCommunity Psychiatry Residency Programat the state-of-the-art behavioral health facility. Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of psychiatrists while expanding access to behavioral health care across South Carolina.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Ground-up leadershipof a brand-new ACGME-accredited residency program
- Practice in anew behavioral health facilitywith comprehensive services:
- Rapid Access Center for walk-in psychiatric care
- Telepsychiatry across the region
- Crisis stabilization (adult & adolescent beds)
- Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs
- 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit
Leadership Responsibilities
- Partner with the Program Director to provide administrative and clinical leadership for the residency program
- Support ACGME accreditation compliance and adherence to GME policies
- Assist with resident supervision, evaluation, and educational programming, including oversight of goals, procedures, and work hours
- Contribute to program development, growth, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in didactics, journal clubs, and grand rounds
- Engage in faculty development, academic societies, and scholarly activities
- Play an active role in resident teaching, mentorship, and program operations
Clinical & Teaching Role
- Providedirect patient careat a single, modern facility
- Supervise and teach residents in both clinical and didactic settings
- Participate in research and academic initiatives
- Flexible mix of20-60% administrative / 40-80% clinical(varies during program development and launch)
Qualifications
- Board eligible/certified in Psychiatry
- Passion for medical education, program building, and community psychiatry
Community Highlights - Florence, South Carolina:
- Regional Hub with Easy Access- Centrally located along I-95 and I-20, making travel to Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach quick and convenient
- Affordable, Family-Friendly Living- Lower cost of living with spacious homes, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere
- Growing Healthcare & Education Center- Home to Medical University of South Carolina regional network and Francis Marion University
- Revitalized Downtown & Dining Scene- Vibrant downtown with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment, anchored by Florence Center
- Outdoor Recreation Year-Round- Access to parks, golf courses, and nearby lakes, plus close proximity to South Carolinas coast for weekend getaways
Job Reference # PD 26514