Regional Psychiatric Director

Wellpath • Franklin, TN

89d

About The Position

The Regional Psychiatric Director oversees psychiatry teams across assigned facilities, ensuring compliance with professional and constitutional standards of psychiatric care. They supervise and support team members through case reviews, chart evaluations, and peer reviews while providing onboarding and training. The role includes oversight of psychotropic medication approvals, guideline and policy updates, and facilitation of statewide or regional psychiatry meetings. The director serves as a liaison with internal leadership, external agencies, and client partners while also participating in committees and systemwide initiatives. Travel to sites, direct patient care, and participation in the on-call rotation may also be required.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university.
• Psychiatry training from an ACMG-accredited residency program.
• At least three years of direct patient care experience, preferably in a correctional institution.
• Two or more years of clinical supervisory/leadership experience in corrections preferred.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
• Board-certification in Psychiatry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, oversight, and peer review for psychiatry team members across assigned facilities.
• Review psychotropic medication exceptions and update clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct statewide/regional psychiatry meetings and make required site visits per contract obligations.
• Collaborate with leadership, clients, and external partners while serving on internal committees and projects.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of psychiatry staff while providing direct patient care as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees