UNC Health Appalachian, a deeply collaborative partner of MAHEC in advancing rural Graduate Medical Education (GME), is seeking an experienced Adult/Child Psychiatrist to serve as Program Director for it’s the MAHEC Psychiatry Residency Program in Linville, NC.

This is not a MAHEC role. UNC Health Appalachian is the employer and recruiting organization for this position.

MAHEC is thrilled to promote awareness of this opportunity with UNC Health Appalachian as a valued partner organization in MAHEC’s rural Graduate Medical Education programs.

Interested candidates should not apply to through this portal but instead apply through the UNC Health Appalachian Provider Opportunities page, by directly contacting Eddie Maple (Edward.Maple@unchealth.unc.edu), or complete this form.

Position Highlights

• Leadership role within an established Psychiatry Residency Program, working hand in hand regularly with MAHEC’s Residency training programs
• Opportunity to mentor and develop future psychiatrists
• Collaboration with academic, clinical, and community partners
• Meaningful impact on rural and regional behavioral health care
• Competitive and rewarding opportunity for physician leadership within UNC Health Appalachian

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the next generation of psychiatrists while advancing access to high-quality behavioral health care in the communities of Western North Carolina. The Program Director will provide leadership for residency education, support resident development, collaborate with physician faculty, and help drive the continued growth and success of the Psychiatry Residency Program.

Learn more about MAHEC Rural Psychiatry Residency programs here.

Learn more about UNC Health Appalachian Provider Opportunities in NC High County here.

Learn more about UNC Health Appalachian Provider Opportunities in NC High County here.