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Jackson Physician Search
Psychiatry Program Director | Georgia | Academic Leadership + Clinical Practice
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What they do
A Psychiatric Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program, specializing in psychiatry. Deals with the evaluation and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders.
$264,839 / year median in Georgia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Join a well-established, ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program and shape the next generation of psychiatrists while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice. This unique leadership opportunity offers a balanced blend of academic medicine, resident mentorship, and patient care within a supportive health system committed to graduate medical education.
The Opportunity:
- Lead an established ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
- Dedicated 60% protected administrative time for Program Director responsibilities
- Maintain a 40% clinical practice with teaching integrated into patient care
- Join a close-knit residency program
- Work alongside 6 psychiatry faculty members and experienced GME support staff
- Shape curriculum, resident development, recruitment, and program strategy
- Flexible leadership schedule and strong institutional support
- Minimum 3 years of leadership, teaching, or GME experience
The Community:
- Enjoy a lower cost of living with beautiful historic homes, established neighborhoods, and more space for your money.
- Convenient access to Atlanta while enjoying shorter commutes and a slower pace of life.
- Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene featuring local festivals, live entertainment, museums, and award-winning restaurants.
- Excellent outdoor recreation with nearby lakes, parks, golf courses, and miles of walking and biking trails.
- Family-friendly community with strong public and private school options and a growing regional economy.