Facility Medical Director

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement plan (ORP)

Paid holidays and education stipend

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as the Facility Medical Director for The Cape Cod and Islands Community Mental Health Center in Pocasset, MA. The role includes a faculty appointment with psychiatry support for clinical, training, and research activities and offers hybrid/remote coverage.

The FMD will lead clinical programs, supervise psychiatrists and APRNs, ensure CMS/JCAHO/DMH/DPH compliance, and drive quality outcomes across

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist required.
• Experience leading clinical teams and programs preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards (CMS, Joint Commission, DMH, DPH).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Facility Medical Director for Cape Cod and Islands Community Mental Health Center, overseeing inpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
• Lead development and evaluation of clinical programs and ensure professional practice standards.
• Recruit, schedule and supervise psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses; manage contract clinicians and locum tenens staff.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support licensure/accreditation reviews.
• Collaborate with DMH providers and contracted agencies; offer clinical consultation as appropriate.
• Oversee utilization management, risk management, and performance metrics; support DMH initiatives and clinical pharmacology services.
• Participate in research activities with opportunities for protected time.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

MD/DO with Psychiatry

Tools

CMS/JCI compliance

Job description

Overview

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) seeks a board-certified psychiatrist to serve as the Facility Medical Director (FMD) for The Cape Cod and the Islands Community Mental Health Center in Pocasset, MA.

Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment that includes Department of Psychiatry support for clinical, training and research. There is the option for voluntary night, weekend and holiday coverage with highly competitive reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Facility Medical Director (FMD) for The Cape Cod and Islands Community Mental Health Center, acting as the chief physician and clinical leader for both inpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality clinical care and treatment across all services.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all clinical programs within the Center.
• Ensure the maintenance of professional practice standards, including staff composition, performance evaluation, education, and ongoing training.
• Direct the recruitment, scheduling, and supervision of psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses assigned through this contract, including UMass Chan Medical School clinicians, credentialed per diem providers, and locum tenens staff.
• Provide medical leadership to ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, DMH, and DPH standards, and support preparation for all licensure and accreditation reviews.
• Collaborate with DMH service providers and contracted agencies, offering clinical consultation as appropriate.
• Oversee key operational areas including utilization management, risk management, support of DMH initiatives, and clinical and psychopharmacology services.
• Participate in research activities, with opportunities for protected time based on experience and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Board-certified Psychiatrist

Additional Information

This position is eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule combining regularly scheduled on-site time at the facility in Pocasset, MA, and remote/virtual coverage.

Benefits:

• Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Enroll in either the Massachusetts State Retirement Board pension scheme (defined benefit) or the ORP (defined contribution plan).
• 14 paid holidays annually, vacation and sick time, and educational days, totaling more than 8 weeks.
• Annual professional education stipend.

UMass-sponsored J1- Conrad waiver / H1b visa and Green Card applications. This position qualifies for the DMH loan repayment program.

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 additional information about our mission-driven Department of Psychiatry please view our website at https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/hiring-mission/non-facultypositions/

For questions about this position, please contact Brian Daly, MD, Vice Chair, Public Sector Psychiatry ([e-mail]).