Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences — Visionary Leader

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Chairperson for the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in Chicago, IL. The role requires strategic and operational leadership over all divisions, with a focus on clinical, research, and educational excellence.

The candidate should have MD/DO/PhD or equivalent, board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology, and a proven record of mentorship and collaboration, advancing faculty development and interdepartmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Leadership in clinical, educational, and research settings.
• Mentoring faculty, trainees, and medical students.
• Commitment to innovation and faculty development.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams and expanding access to behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all divisions within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.
• Mentor and develop faculty, trainees, and medical students; advance clinical, research, and academic missions.
• Expand access across the behavioral health continuum and build interdisciplinary research teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Innovation

Strategic planning

Research

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Rush University Medical Center seeks a Chairperson for the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in Chicago, IL. The role requires strategic and operational leadership over all divisions, with a focus on clinical, research, and educational excellence.

The candidate should have MD/DO/PhD or equivalent, board certification in Psychiatry or Psychology, and a proven record of mentorship and collaboration, advancing faculty development and interdepartmental initiatives.