Area Medical Director: Department of Mental Health Central Massachusetts Area
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) seeks a board certified psychiatrist to serve as the Area Medical Director for Central Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH). The Area Medical Director’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and clinical oversight for the DMH operated and contracted community and facility based service system. As a clinical leader within DMH, we are looking for inspired leadership in the recovery model of care for the people we serve. More specific responsibilities include utilization management, risk management, support for DMH initiatives, and oversight of clinical and psychopharmacology services. A full-time Area Medical Director may spend about 20% working on special projects as directed by the DMH State Medical Director. A UMMS academic faculty appointment will be based on prior experience. There are opportunities for research, including protected time depending on experience and goals. Successful candidates must be a licensed Massachusetts physician with board certification in psychiatry. Preferred qualifications would include facility in teaching professionals, lay public, consumers, as well as trainees such as medical students and residents.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMMS recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Excellent salary; superb benefits package. Interested applicants should apply at www.academicjobsonline.org AA/EOE
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