University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Department of Psychiatry
Position ID:
UMASSMED-Psych-AFMDWORC [#31224, 26-019]
Position Title:
Associate Facility Medical Director Worcester Recovery Center & Hospital
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/11/17)
Position Description:
Position Description
WORCESTER RECOVERY CENTER AND HOSPITAL and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) board-certified/board-eligible psychiatrist to serve as the Associate Facility Medical Director (AFMD) at the Department of Mental Health (DMH) run Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) in Worcester, MA. WRCH is a state-of-the-art hospital that cares for adults with severe mental health conditions in our continuing care and acute forensic units. The Associate Facility Medical Director’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and clinical oversight for the DMH operated and contracted state hospital, under the director of the Facility Medical Director. The AFMD will provide a small amount of direct clinical care. The selected candidate will be recommended for a UMass Chan faculty appointment based on qualifications. The selected candidate will be recommended for a UMass Chan faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor based on qualifications. which 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, weekends, and holiday coverage with highly competitive reimbursement. This position may be eligible for loan repayment programs via the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The UMass Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the DMH base salary for this position is $265,000 (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 For questions about this position please contact Brian Daly, MD, Vice Chair, Public Sector Psychiatry at bdaly@communityhealthlink.org. For additional information about the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences you can view our web site at https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatryAs 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.
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
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