Psychiatry Physician - Academics Job with Baystate Health in Springfield, MA

PracticeLink; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic Psychiatry Physician to lead its Department of Psychiatry. This role involves overseeing clinical management, strategic planning, and academic programs within a comprehensive behavioral health system. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience and a strong background in behavioral health and psychiatry operations. Join a team dedicated to innovative research, education, and high-quality patient care, while collaborating with top clinicians and educators. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in a large academic healthcare setting.
• Expertise in behavioral health and psychiatry operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership in Psychiatry

Behavioral Health Expertise

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Education

M.D. or equivalent

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Psychiatry Physician - Academics Job with Baystate Health in Springfield, MA

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Baystate Health is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Chair, Department of Psychiatry. This leadership role oversees behavioral health services across Baystate Health, including clinical management, strategic planning, academic programs, and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Oversight: Lead management of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, including inpatient psychiatry, consult services, integrated primary care, neuropsychology, and interventional psychiatry.
2. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement departmental strategies aligned with Baystate Health's goals; serve as Chair at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate.
3. Academic Leadership: Oversee educational programs such as residency, fellowships, clerkships, and continuing education; manage departmental research.
4. Financial Oversight: Collaborate on budgeting, monitor financial performance, and manage provider compensation.
5. Quality Oversight: Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Reports to the Chief Physician Executive. Direct reports include Vice Chairs, Medical Directors, and Managers.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent; board certified in Psychiatry.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a large academic healthcare setting.
• Expertise in behavioral health, substance use disorder services, and psychiatry operations.
• Academic rank at least at the Associate Professor level.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Why Join Baystate Health?

• Lead a comprehensive behavioral health system.
• Collaborate with top clinicians, educators, and researchers.
• Engage in innovative research, education, and clinical care.
• Be part of a community dedicated to impactful healthcare.

Baystate Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.