University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Department of Psychiatry

Position ID:

UMASSMED-Psych-APFORENSICPSYCH [#30113, 25065]

Position Title:

Forensic Psychiatrist WRCH

Position Location:

Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, United States of America

Subject Area:

Psychiatry

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2025/06/09, listed until 2025/12/31)

Position Description:

Forensic Psychiatrist WRCH

WORCESTER RECOVERY CENTER AND HOSPITAL (WRCH), a Department of Mental Health (DMH) hospital, and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) board-certified or board-eligible (forensic) psychiatrist to serve on one of the court-evaluation units (CEUs). WRCH is the largest psychiatric facility in MA, a state-of-the-art hospital built in 2012, serving individuals with severe mental health conditions from across the state. While forensic training is recommended, it is not required for interested psychiatrists to apply. The hospital offers ongoing trainings and strong academic, administrative, and legal supports for all providers and staff. The candidate will be recommended for a UMass Chan faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychiatry based on their qualifications.

Academic Opportunities: Supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students; Department support for leadership training, research, and other educational endeavors through various UMass Chan- sponsored programs; Various CME activities, including grand rounds, journal clubs, law and psychiatry lectures, and DMH-sponsored trainings, workshops and events.

Benefits: A generous benefit plan by UMass Chan; The option to enroll in either the Massachusetts State Retirement Board pension scheme (MSERS, a defined benefit) or the ORP (a defined contribution plan); Holidays, paid time off, educational days, sick days, and vacation totaling more than 8 weeks; Annual professional education stipend; UMass sponsored J1- Conrad waiver / H1b visa and Green Card applications.

*Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of the Department and University. Accordingly, the Department encourages applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to racial equity, diversity and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching and scholarship.*

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan recognizes the added value of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

For additional information about our mission-driven Department of Psychiatry, please view our website at https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/hiring-mission/non-facultypositions/ ;

For questions about this position, please contact Brian Daly, MD, Vice Chair, Public Sector Psychiatry (brian.daly@umassmemorial.org) or Margarita Abi Zeid Daou, MD, Associate Facility Medical Director, WRCH (margarita.abizeiddaou@umassmed.edu).

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655