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:
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Prevention services
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Mental health treatment
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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:
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Clinical quality and compliance
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Appropriate treatment approaches
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Oversight of high-risk cases
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Alignment with evidence-based psychiatric practices
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Administrative requirements are complete for medical necessity documentation
Schedule
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Part Time 5–8 hours per week
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Flexible / hybrid structure depending on operational needs
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Participation in key meetings (virtual or onsite as needed)
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Rotating on call after hours coverage with Psychiatric NP
What does this position offer?
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Starting Pay Range: $150.00-$250 hourly
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
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Medical Degree (MD or DO)
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Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist in North Carolina
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Active NC medical license
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Enrolled and in good standing with NC Medicaid
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric care (child/adolescent experience preferred)
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Valid driver’s license
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Ability to meet credentialing and privileging standards
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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…
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You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
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You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
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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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