Academic Research, Behavioral Health, Community Programs, Cost Control, Healthcare, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Recreation, Restaurant, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Residency Program Director - Community Psychiatry
1.5 Hours from the South Carolina Coast and 2 Hours from Charlotte and Charleston
Seeking a dynamic Residency Program Director to launch and lead a new Community Psychiatry Residency Program at 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 leadership of a brand-new ACGME-accredited residency program
- Practice in a new behavioral health facility with 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
- Direct all aspects of residency program development, accreditation, and growth
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate residents and faculty
- Ensure compliance with ACGME and GME standards
- Oversee curriculum, scholarly activity, and program quality improvement
- Collaborate with Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Clinical & Teaching Role
- Provide direct patient care at a single, modern facility
- Supervise and teach residents in both clinical and didactic settings
- Participate in research and academic initiatives
Schedule
- Flexible mix of 20-60% administrative / 40-80% clinical (varies during program development and launch)
Qualifications
- Board-certified in Psychiatry
- Minimum 3 years of academic leadership experience
- 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 26515