South Carolina Psychiatry Leadership Position – Program Director

Residency Program Director – Community Psychiatry

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

Seeking a dynamic Residency Program Director 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

• Direct all aspects of residency program development, accreditation, and growth
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate residents and faculty
• Ensure compliance with ACGME and GME standards
• Oversee curriculum, scholarly activity, and program quality improvement
• Collaborate with Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

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

Schedule

• Flexible mix of 20–60% administrative / 40–80% clinical (varies during program development and launch)

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Psychiatry
• Minimum 3 years of academic leadership experience
• 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 26515