CORRIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ATTENDING PSYCHIATRIST

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a board-certified or board- eligible adult psychiatrist to serve as an Attending Psychiatrist for a Department of Mental Health operated mental health center in Fall River, MA. The facility is composed of a 16-bed, inpatient psychiatric unit, partial hospital program, outpatient services, and community services. Candidates interested in either full-time or part-time work will be considered. The selected candidate will be recommended for a UMass Chan faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor based on qualifications.

The Attending Psychiatrist is responsible for providing direct clinical care to adult patients under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. The Attending Psychiatrist is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives.

We seek an inspired clinician, committed to the recovery model of care. Ideal candidates will possess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience and commitment to public sector psychiatry.

Benefits: - A generous benefit plan by UMass Chan - The option to enroll in either the Massachusetts State Retirement Board pension scheme (defined benefit) or the ORP (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. - DMH-sponsored student loan repayment program for providers of direct care in any of the DMH state-operated facilities, in exchange for four (4) years of dedicated service.

For candidates who commit to a UMass Chan/DMH position by December 31, 2024, there is the opportunity for up to $300,000.00 in DMH-funded student loan repayment.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of the Department, University and DMH. 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 for Public Sector Psychiatry at bdaly@communityhealthlink.org