Medical Director

Apply Medical Director Matthews, NC Apply Description 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 Medical Director 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 5-8 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 Minimum of 2 years of 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. Thompson participates in E-Verify and Diana Screen for Florida locations. Salary Description $150.00-$250 hourly Apply View All Jobs