The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a board-certified adult psychiatrist to serve as the Facility Medical Director (FMD) for the Department of Mental Health operated inpatient psychiatric Hathorne units at Tewksbury Hospital in Tewksbury, MA. The units are composed of 160 adult psychiatric beds serving persons in need of forensic evaluation, continuing care, and those with co-occurring complex medical and psychiatric needs.

The Facility Medical Director’s responsibility is to provide administrative and clinical oversight for the DMH operated clinical services at Tewksbury Hospital including supervision of the facility’s psychiatric providers, census management, and Joint Commission compliance. In addition, the Facility Medical Director interfaces with hospital leadership to ensure appropriate management and monitoring of clinical operations and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives.

We seek an inspired leader, committed to the recovery model of care. Ideal candidates will possess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience, as well as demonstrated leadership and management acumen.

Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment that includes Departmental support for clinical, training and research. The benefit package includes generous holiday and paid time off for professional development totaling to more than 7 weeks; generous medical, dental, and malpractice insurance; eligibility to participate in the state’s defined benefit pension plan or a defined contribution retirement plan; and an annual practice allowance. There is the option for voluntary night, weekend, and holiday coverage with highly competitive reimbursement. This position may be eligible for loan repayment programs via the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. J-1 and H-1B candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health participates in the J-1 Waiver Program for positions, like the Attending Psychiatrist, hired into state operated programs.

For additional information about the Department of Psychiatry you can view our web site at https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry

For questions about this position please contact Brian Daly, MD, Vice Chair, Public Sector Psychiatry at bdaly@communityhealthlink.org.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the commitment of the Department and University. Accordingly, the Department encourages applications from qualified diverse candidates.

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.