Physician / Psychiatry / North Carolina / Permanent / Psychiatric Medical Direct

Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a medical director to lead our behavioral health team. Candidates should be board certified in psychiatry and bring at least 3 years of leadership experience. Qualified Candidates: - Board certified psychiatrist - Minimum of 5 years of previous experience as a practicing psychiatrist - Minimum of 3 years of medical director or leadership experience Incentive/Benefits Package: - Comprehensive benefits package - HCA Healthcare employed, base salary/productivity plus fringe benefits - 401k with company contribution About Missions Behavioral Health Services: - Three adult, one geriatric, one child, and one adolescent inpatient unit totaling 82 beds - 23-bed emergency department psychiatric evaluation area and 10-bed behavioral health pod in the new Mission Hospital emergency department - Consultation on the pediatrics service and in the emergency department - Involvement in teaching and supervision as part of new residency training program through MAHEC, with academic appointment possible Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the areas 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.