Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate. We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield MA.

Lead the future of psychiatric care at Baystate Franklin Medical Center as the Medical Director of Psychiatry Services. This leadership opportunity allows you to grow professionally within a thriving academic healthcare system while working alongside an established, collaborative psychiatry team. Help shape program development, advance clinical excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Provide clinical leadership for the 22-bed Behavioral Health - Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC), working alongside two Advanced Practice Providers and an established healthcare team.

• The Medical Director will be an active clinician who is also responsible for the oversight and supervision of inpatient behavioral health staff and consultation services in collaboration with the Chair of Psychiatry at Baystate Health.

• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Option to participate in voluntary on-call coverage for additional compensation available.

• Faculty appointment to University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School- Baystate. Establish academic presence at our community hospital by developing curriculum to support rotations for medical students, residents, and fellows. Opportunity to potentially create innovative new combined Family Medicine/Psychiatry residency based at BFMC.

•Enjoy an academically rich and progressive community where you will have strong leadership support to innovate and develop your career as an educator and leader within the organization and beyond.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes an annualized base salary and incentive compensation
• Relocation package
• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
• Transparent and equitable promotional practices
• Paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more!
• Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and may be eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

YOU BELONG AT BAYSTATE. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation among leadership, Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, and all roles across our organization through changes in policies, procedures, and practices to build equity across the organization.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will be ABMS Board Certified Psychiatrist and have relevant inpatient and leadership experience. Strong commitment to collaboration, courage, quality and lifelong learning is essential.

Compensation: The compensation range listed below represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are based on assumed full-time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum= $300K. Maximum= $340K

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter@BaystateCareers.

For more information please contact:
Dr. Britta Ostermeyer, Chair - Department of Psychiatry
C/O Alexis Womack
Physician & Advanced Practitioner Recruiter
Email: Alexis.Womack@baystatehealth.org

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Children’s Hospital, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

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