Psychiatric Medical Director

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health industry by delivering exceptional care, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, and prioritizing the well-being of those we serve. At Guidelight Health, we are building a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are eager to be part of this exciting journey to reshape mental health care. Join us in making a lasting impact!

Title: Psychiatric Medical Director 

Employment Type: 1099 

Location: The program is located in Charlotte, NCbut all duties of the role can be performed virtually.  Candidates must be licensed in North Carolina to be eligible.  

Schedule: 4-6 hours per week.

• Includes 2 hours of rounds & supervision.  Hours are expected to increase, with potential for continued growth in the future.

Role Summary: 

The Medical Director shall be a licensed physician whose primary responsibilities are supervision, professional development, and guidance of clinical staff. In this capacity, the Medical Director will support the clinical team in evaluating mental health disorders and advise on the development of appropriate treatment plans for Guidelight Health clients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of all clinic policies and procedures; recommend policy and procedure updates and changes, and shape evidence-based policy decisions to provide clients with the most up-to-date treatment available in psychiatric care.

• Ensure timely and complete documentation of treatment records, medication security, and any other documentation required by federal, state, and local agencies. 

• Ensure that Guidelight Health protects the rights and confidentiality of all clients. 

• Document findings and decision-making about care in electronic health records. 

• Maintain timely and appropriate communication and attend meetings as requested. 

• Facilitate appropriate communication and referrals with outside professionals as needed. 

• Comply with other ad hoc requests and projects as assigned. 

• Maintain a strong policy knowledge of and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations as well as CARF requirements, policies and procedures. 

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with CFR-related privacy principles and HIPAA policies and procedures. 

• Participate in federal and state mental health training and continuing education as needed to perform in the position safely and effectively. 

• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion, supporting the clinic’s mission and commitment to client experience.  This includes weekly mandatory supervision with the Advanced Practice Provider where you will also be providing continuing education.

• Engage in weekly team rounds to review and discuss clients with the treatment team.

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Adult and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

• An active license in the State of North Carolina.  

• Schedule II-V prescriptive authority from the State in which you reside. 

• A Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registry license and active x-waiver. 

• An active National Provider Identifier (NPI). 

• Experience treating mental health disorders. 
• If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, must be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians as part of Guidelight’s supervision program. This includes actively supporting the development of associate licensed professionals in accordance with organizational standards and state-specific supervisory requirements.

• A winning mentality! 

*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included. 

We want to be a place where every employee has a voice and feels truly welcome, appreciated, free to be themselves, and empowered and enabled to do their best work. Our differences make us unique, and we actively support these differences and work to create communities of respect throughout our company. www.guidelighthealth.com 

Benefits & Perks 

At Guidelight, we value a work-life integration culture. This approach allows our teammates to focus on what matters most to them, while also caring for our clients and fellow teammates. We have found that this promotes a sustainable and successful culture, and we offer the following benefits to our teammates to demonstrate this commitment to each other.  

As a Guidelight teammate, working 32+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HealthJoy unlimited therapy, UHC wellness program, HSA/FSA options, and pet insurance. 
• Time Off: Responsible PTO, in lieu of a traditional accrual-based policy, which allows full-time and part-time employees to take the time they need, when they need it, while ensuring continuity of care and team collaboration
• 401(k): With company match.
• Licensing: All licensing fees covered, including opportunities for cross-licensure when applicable. 
• Professional Development: Annual stipend for tuition reimbursement, ongoing education, or CEUs.
• Clinical Supervision & Growth: Pre-licensed clinicians receive structured clinical supervision toward licensure, and all clinicians benefit from best-in-class supervision grounded in our state-of-the-art PHP/IOP curriculum.