Medical Director Psychiatrist

Devereux • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Devereux Georgia is seeking a Medical Director to lead psychiatric services for a residential treatment program serving children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs. As a member of the Georgia leadership team, the Medical Director will shape treatment outcomes and program development, mentor clinical staff, and guide psychiatric care delivery. The initial focus includes strengthening clinical teaming and case review processes, improving outcomes and predictive analytics, and implementing evidence-based practices such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

The position combines leadership and administration with direct client care, with direct client care comprising 50% of the role. The Medical Director provides oversight of psychiatric, clinical, nursing, and medical services, directly supervises the Director of Nursing and Clinical Director, and participates in physician on-call responsibilities. Devereux Georgia is part of Devereux, a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization that provides clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• Current Georgia licensure.
• At least five years of experience, preferably in a healthcare, human service, or education setting in a position-related function.
• Ability to collaborate, lead teams, provide direction, and integrate an interdisciplinary treatment approach.
• Systems-oriented thinking and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to balance leadership and administrative work with direct client care.
• Experience managing a psychiatry team, implementing clinical best practices, and developing programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare, human service, or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee psychiatric, clinical, nursing, and medical services.
• Directly supervise the Director of Nursing and Clinical Director.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Review admissions, treatment plans, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, referral sources, and multidisciplinary teams to support client outcomes.
• Lead quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and advance treatment programs for youth with complex behavioral health needs.
• Strengthen clinical teaming and case review processes, enhance outcomes and predictive analytics, and implement evidence-based practices, including PBIS and DBT.
• Participate in physician on-call responsibilities and provide clinical consultation as needed.
• Contribute to the Georgia leadership team and help shape behavioral healthcare at Devereux Georgia.

Benefits

• Health benefits available after 30 days of employment for eligible employees.
• Medical coverage, including telemedicine, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree