Supervising Psychiatrist

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

Requirements

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! Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary Description


$150.00-$250 hourly

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