South Carolina Psychiatry Leadership Position – Assistant/Associate Program Director

Assistant/Associate Program Director – Community Psychiatry

1.5 Hours from the South Carolina Coast and 2 Hours from Charlotte and Charleston

Loan Forgiveness Available

Seeking a dynamic APD to launch and lead a new Community Psychiatry Residency Program at the state-of-the-art behavioral health facility. Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of psychiatrists while expanding access to behavioral health care across South Carolina.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Ground-up leadership of a brand-new ACGME-accredited residency program
• Practice in a new behavioral health facility with comprehensive services:
  • Rapid Access Center for walk-in psychiatric care
  • Telepsychiatry across the region
  • Crisis stabilization (adult & adolescent beds)
  • Intensive Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Programs
  • 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit

Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner with the Program Director to provide administrative and clinical leadership for the residency program
• Support ACGME accreditation compliance and adherence to GME policies
• Assist with resident supervision, evaluation, and educational programming, including oversight of goals, procedures, and work hours
• Contribute to program development, growth, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in didactics, journal clubs, and grand rounds
• Engage in faculty development, academic societies, and scholarly activities
• Play an active role in resident teaching, mentorship, and program operations

Clinical & Teaching Role

• Provide direct patient care at a single, modern facility
• Supervise and teach residents in both clinical and didactic settings
• Participate in research and academic initiatives
• Flexible mix of 20–60% administrative / 40–80% clinical (varies during program development and launch)

Qualifications

• Board eligible/certified in Psychiatry
• Passion for medical education, program building, and community psychiatry 

Community Highlights - Florence, South Carolina:

• Regional Hub with Easy Access – Centrally located along I-95 and I-20, making travel to Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach quick and convenient
• Affordable, Family-Friendly Living – Lower cost of living with spacious homes, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere
• Growing Healthcare & Education Center – Home to Medical University of South Carolina regional network and Francis Marion University
• Revitalized Downtown & Dining Scene – Vibrant downtown with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment, anchored by Florence Center
• Outdoor Recreation Year-Round – Access to parks, golf courses, and nearby lakes, plus close proximity to South Carolina’s coast for weekend getaways

Job Reference # PD 26514