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.
Description
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
- 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!
Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thompson participates in E-Verify.
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