Medical Director Community Healthlink, Adult Outpatient, Program of Assertive Community Treatment

Medical Director Community Healthlink, Adult Outpatient, Program of Assertive Community Treatment

UMass Memorial Health | Worcester, MA

Hiring Range: $229,321 - $236,321

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations

The UMass Memorial Health Care Department of Psychiatry, the largest provider of psychiatric services in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as Associate Medical Director at Community Healthlink (CHL). This leadership opportunity is available due to continued program growth, service expansion, and pending CBHC (Correctional Behavioral Health Certification).

About the Department & Community Healthlink

With more than 400 faculty members, the Department of Psychiatry integrates clinical care, research, education, and community partnerships to support recovery from mental illness and addiction.

Community Healthlink (CHL) has a long tradition of delivering high-quality mental health and substance use disorder services across the lifespan. With 1,300 employees serving more than 22,000 individuals annually, CHL is a cornerstone of behavioral health care in the region and a key member organization of UMass Memorial Health.

Position Overview

The Associate Medical Director will provide clinical leadership, supervise psychiatric professionals, and participate in strategic planning, program development, and policy initiatives. Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient and/or inpatient care, with flexibility based on candidate interests and faculty involvement at the UMass Chan Medical School.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to community psychiatry, leadership, and advocacy for underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of psychiatric clinicians
• Participate in strategic, programmatic, and policy development efforts
• Support service expansion and CBHC certification initiatives
• Deliver outpatient and/or inpatient clinical care (flexible)
• Engage in teaching, academic, and faculty activities as appropriate

Community Healthlink Programs & Services

• Adult and child outpatient mental health treatment
• Primary care for adult outpatient mental health clients
• 24/7 emergency mental health and substance use evaluations
• Rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness (DMH referral)
• Substance use disorder treatment, including inpatient, residential, and outpatient services
• PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment)
• Geriatric behavioral health consultation services

Academic & Training Environment

UMass Memorial Health offers outstanding training programs with 27 residents and fellows and 16 additional trainees. Faculty opportunities span nationally recognized areas including public sector psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, women s mental health, addiction psychiatry, and more.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:

• MD or DO degree
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Top-Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

UMass Memorial Health offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Sign-on bonuses and a newly added referral bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 6+ weeks of paid time off, including vacation, CME, and holidays
• Practice/CME allowance of $4,000 per fiscal year
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional retirement savings options
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
• Paid family and medical leave
• Short-term and long-term disability programs
• Hospital liability insurance
• Concierge relocation services, when applicable

Why Worcester?

As the second-largest city in New England, Worcester offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and opportunity featuring safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the mission of the Department and University. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from historically underrepresented groups in medicine and higher education and from candidates who will contribute to equity through service, mentorship, teaching, and scholarship.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to:

Brian Daly, MD
Vice Chair of Public Sector Psychiatry
University of Massachusetts Medical School
UMass Memorial Medical Center

c/o: Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter
Krystal.Vincent@umassmemorial.org