POCASSET FACILITY MEDICAL DIRECTOR

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as the Facility Medical Director (FMD) for The Cape Cod and the Islands Community Mental Health Center in Pocasset, MA. 

 The Facility Medical Director’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and clinical oversight to the DMH operated adult mental health center including a 16-bed inpatient unit and an adult partial hospital program. The Facility Medical Director will also provide clinical guidance to community-based programs. More specific responsibilities include utilization management, risk management, support for DMH initiatives, and oversight of clinical and psychopharmacology services. There are opportunities for research, including protected time depending on experience and goals. 

 Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment that includes Department of Psychiatry support for clinical, training and research. There is the option for voluntary night, weekend and holiday coverage with highly competitive reimbursement. 

***This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule combining regularly scheduled on-site time at the facility in Pocasset, MA, and remote/virtual coverage. ***

Benefits:

-      Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

-      The option to enroll in either the Massachusetts State Retirement Board pension scheme (defined benefit) or the ORP (defined contribution plan).  

-      14 paid holidays annually, vacation and sick time, and educational days, totaling more than 8 weeks.

-      Annual professional education stipend.

-      UMass-sponsored J1- Conrad waiver / H1b visa and Green Card applications.    This position qualifies for the DMH loan repayment program.

 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@umassmed.edu).