Assistant Residency Program Director, Psychiatry & Mental Wellness

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY :

This Physician Leadership Position is primarily responsible for assisting with the general administration of the MAHEC Psychiatry Residency Program including those activities related to the recruitment, selection, instruction, supervision, counseling, evaluation, advancement of residents and the maintenance of records related to program accreditation. The direct supervisor for this position is the Program Director of the MAHEC Psychiatry Residency Program

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :

NOTE : Percentages listed below represent approximate time spent, by responsibility, and are subject to change as departmental or organizational requirements dictate.

ADMINISTRATIVE - 15%

Specific responsibilities as the Assistant Director of the Psychiatry Residency Program include :

• Assist program director in selecting residents for appointment to the program in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervise residents through explicit written descriptions of supervisory lines of responsibility for the care of patients.
• Evaluate residents' knowledge, skills, and overall performance, including development of professional attitudes consistent with being physicians.
• At least semi-annually evaluating the knowledge, skills and professional growth of the residents, using appropriate criteria and procedures.
• Communicate each evaluation to the resident in a timely manner.
• Monitor resident stress, including mental or emotional conditions inhibiting performance or learning, and drug or alcohol related dysfunction.
• Update the Program Information Form and act as liaison with the RRC for program accreditation.
• Lead the residency competency initiative as mandated by the ACGME.
• Attend the annual Psychiatry Program Director's Workshop if needed.
• Assist in other clinical, administrative duties as requested by the Program Director.
• Assist in the orientation of the new Program Director as needed.

TEACHING - 5%

EDUCATIONAL / LICENSURE AND / OR CERTIFICATION :

Licensure to practice medicine in North Carolina.

Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 5 years clinical, educational and administrative abilities and experience.

HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS REQUIRED :

Frequent and intense communication with individuals inside and outside the program, to include problem resolution, negotiations, and promotion of program activities in the accomplishment of activities for which the position has primary accountability. Demonstrates appropriate service orientation in all interactions with the organization and with clients, patients and visitors. Must be a team player. Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with medical, fiscal and personnel information as is appropriate to position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP :

Position reports administratively to the Director, MAHEC Psychiatry Residency Program.

At MAHEC , we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive. MAHEC is a certified Living Wage employer through Just Economics of Western North Carolina.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the COVID-19 & Flu vaccines or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Spanish / English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply. With this in mind, studies show that women, gender diverse, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet all of the qualifications listed in the job description.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.