Psychiatry Residency Program Director (Founding Program)

Job Description:

Job Title: Residency Program Director
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a visionary leader in psychiatry ready to shape the future of medical education? Join our collaborative, mission‑driven team as the Residency Program Director for a new Psychiatry Residency Program launching in 2028.
 

This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up, influence the next generation of psychiatrists, and expand access to high‑quality behavioral healthcare across the communities we serve.  The role offers a balanced structure of 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, allowing you to stay engaged in patient care while driving educational excellence and innovation.
 

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership, program oversight, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring full compliance with ACGME requirements and institutional policies. You will also foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for residents while leading program development, recruitment, curriculum design, and faculty engagement aligned with ACGME competencies and best practices.

Life in the Springfield / Southwest Missouri area:

Springfield, Missouri offers a rare combination of executive-level opportunity and exceptional quality of life. As the economic and healthcare hub of Southwest Missouri, the region is anchored by major employers across healthcare, education, and human services—creating a stable, growth-oriented environment where leaders can make a visible, lasting impact. Home to Missouri State University, Springfield benefits from a strong talent pipeline, vibrant campus culture, and continued investment in workforce development. With a cost of living well below the national average, executives enjoy a higher standard of living—more space, shorter commutes, and greater financial flexibility.

Beyond the workplace, the greater Springfield metro—including highly desirable communities like Nixa, Republic, Willard, Ozark, and Battlefield—offers a balanced, livable lifestyle that’s increasingly hard to find in larger markets. The area combines accessibility, strong schools, and close-knit communities with convenient access to outdoor recreation in the Ozarks and destination spots like Table Rock Lake. For executives seeking both career impact and a better everyday experience, Springfield represents a strategic move—not a compromise.

This position offers…

• Sign-On Bonus: $40,000
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Workplace Culture – An environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing, values each individual, and promotes a positive, purpose-driven workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll to the bottom of this posting to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Psychiatry Residency Program
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure resident education occurs within a framework of high-quality, patient-centered care
• Supervise residents and support their professional growth, clinical development, and well-being
• Approve, evaluate, and develop program faculty; address performance concerns as needed to maintain program standards
• Develop and maintain a curriculum aligned with ACGME competency domains, promoting scholarly activity and professionalism
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME, maintaining full regulatory compliance
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages feedback, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Uphold institutional policies related to grievances, due process, employment practices, and non-discrimination
• Maintain active clinical practice, dedicating 50% of time to direct patient care
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to ensure program stability, growth, and long-term success

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine required
• Board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN or AOBNP) or equivalent acceptable to the Review Committee
• Minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in graduate medical education, including leadership, teaching, or administration
• Current DEA license required
• Must have or be eligible to obtain admitting privileges at a loca