Psychiatry Residency Program Director (Founding Program)

Brightli • Springfield, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a visionary leader in psychiatry ready to shape the future of medical education? Join our collaborative, mission‑driven team as the Residency Program Director for a new Psychiatry Residency Program launching in 2028. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up, influence the next generation of psychiatrists, and expand access to high‑quality behavioral healthcare across the communities we serve. The role offers a balanced structure of 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, allowing you to stay engaged in patient care while driving educational excellence and innovation. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, program oversight, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring full compliance with ACGME requirements and institutional policies. You will also foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for residents while leading program development, recruitment, curriculum design, and faculty engagement aligned with ACGME competencies and best practices.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required
• Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN or AOBNP) or equivalent acceptable to the Review Committee
• Minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in graduate medical education, including leadership, teaching, or administration
• Current DEA license required
• Must have or be eligible to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital
• Must meet all credentialing requirements for Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers
• Ongoing clinical activity in psychiatry required
• Evidence of freedom from infectious and contagious disease (e.g., TB) required prior to employment and annually thereafter
• Successful completion of background checks including criminal, driving, and abuse/neglect screenings
• Completion of New Hire Orientation within 30 days of employment
• Completion of all required training (including Essential Learning) within two (2) weeks of employment and annually thereafter

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Psychiatry Residency Program
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure resident education occurs within a framework of high-quality, patient-centered care
• Supervise residents and support their professional growth, clinical development, and well-being
• Approve, evaluate, and develop program faculty; address performance concerns as needed to maintain program standards
• Develop and maintain a curriculum aligned with ACGME competency domains, promoting scholarly activity and professionalism
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME, maintaining full regulatory compliance
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages feedback, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Uphold institutional policies related to grievances, due process, employment practices, and non-discrimination
• Maintain active clinical practice, dedicating 50% of time to direct patient care
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to ensure program stability, growth, and long-term success

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $40,000
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Workplace Culture – An environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing, values each individual, and promotes a positive, purpose-driven workforce
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive