Psychiatry Program Director opening in Pennsylvania

Psychiatry Program Director opening in Pennsylvania
Located in Upland, PA
Full-Time & Permanent

Seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist to join as Program Director of Residency Program. Candidate may combine this position with working part-time at the crisis and consult service.

- An exciting opportunity is available to get in on the ground floor and become the founding Psychiatry Residency Program Director.
- The Psychiatry Residency Program Director will be welcomed and supported by a very experienced Chief Behavioral Officer.
- Chair, Behavioral Health team and Academic Affairs and GME leadership team.
- There is also a multidisciplinary team of experienced psychiatrists, social workers, registered nurses, case managers and mental health technicians anxious to become part of a new teaching program.
- Looking for an experienced leader to design a curriculum that will challenge as well as support its trainees.
- The program director will be provided with the salary support required for the non-clinical time necessary to administer the program.

Responsibilities:

- Administer and maintain a learning environment conductive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME Competencies
- Build relationships with members of the medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to create an environment where respectful discussion is welcome
- Participate in clinical activity in order to role model the core competencies for the faculty and residents

Requirement:

- At least 1 year experience as a Program Director or Associate Director in a psychiatric residency program.
- At least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience
- Current certification in Psychiatry by the ABPN or AOBNP
- Current medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure
- Eligible for an appropriate medical staff appointment

Location:

Upland is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 3,088. Upland is in Delaware County. Living in Upland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Upland there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Upland and residents tend to lean liberal.