Position ID:
UMASSMED-Psych-APFORENSICPSYCH [#30113, 25065]
Position Title:
Forensic Psychiatrist WRCH
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/06/09, listed until 2026/10/18)
Position Description:
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.
In alignment with our
commitment to pay transparency, the established Department of Mental Health
base salary for this position is $255,000 (exclusive of benefits and
retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School,
final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors,
including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider
internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range
provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are
typically made within the starting range to allow for future growth and
development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards
package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage,
and participation in a 401A retirement plan
*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 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).
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