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.

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