Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences System Psychiatrist-in-Chief

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) seeks a new Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and System Psychiatrist-in-Chief to lead one of the nation’s top psychiatry programs. The Chair will also serve as the Chair of the Department within Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM), overseeing the relevant faculty and education issues in VUSM and the medical staff in the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital.  Comprised of over 90 primary faculty members and 40 clinically credentialed professional staff, the Department has risen in ranking by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research from #46 in 2006 to #24 in 2024 for NIH funding. The next Chair and System Psychiatrist-in-Chief will have programmatic oversight and responsibility for all behavioral health services and will shape the strategic priorities of this nationally recognized Department, related to advancing its clinical, research, and educational missions. This team-based leader will develop trusted relationships with key leaders at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, across the broader health system, and within the school of medicine.

Reporting to Dr. Jeffrey Balser, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, the Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and System Psychiatrist-in-Chief will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for the academic Department and broadly across Vanderbilt Health, shaping its future direction across all missions. The Chair and System Psychiatrist-in-Chief will partner with institutional leaders to strengthen Behavioral Health services, advance research and discovery, support educational excellence, and ensure operational and financial sustainability. As a visible and engaged leader, this individual will recruit, develop, and retain outstanding faculty and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

VUMC seeks a distinguished psychiatric physician leader with a strong record of academic accomplishment, clinical excellence, and collaborative leadership. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment as a tenured Full Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and will bring the vision, credibility, and interpersonal skills needed to lead a complex and evolving Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences within a leading academic health system.

Nomination and Application Procedure: Additional information about Vanderbilt’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences can be found at: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Russell Reynolds Associates welcomes inquiries, nominations, and applications. To receive full consideration, interested individuals should electronically submit a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to Russell Reynolds Associates. The letter of interest is a two-page cover letter detailing your experience and key achievements related to this position and your thoughts on how you see yourself contributing to the programs and responsibilities described in this position specification. Letters should be addressed to the VUMC-VUSM Search Committee and submitted electronically. Materials will be reviewed immediately and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled:

Russell Reynolds Associates

lianne.brown@russellreynolds.com

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.  We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Posted: 2.3.26

Chair of the JABSOM Department of Psychiatry and Chief of the Behavioral Health Clinical Program at the Queen’s University Medical Group

We are seeking an experienced and innovative individual to serve in dual leadership roles to ensure better and brighter futures for patients and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges across the state of Hawaiʻi, many of whom face social drivers that can impede their full potential. The University of Hawaiʻi, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Department of Psychiatry strives to eliminate health disparities among Indigenous Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Island populations, as well as address the public mental health needs of severely mentally ill, rural and remote populations within our Pacific Island home. Its community-focused research, scholarship, and quality improvement is guided by the Native Hawaiian value of Lōkahi, where being servant-leaders helps establish partnerships and teams that seek to achieve balance or harmony. Behavioral Health Services at The Queen’s Health Systems provides comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults throughout Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Rim, through living the Queen Emma Way, where CARE is the foundation. JABSOM psychiatry faculty are also an essential part of the care team working to create a healthier Hawaiʻi within Hawaiʻi Pacific Health at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children and Straub Benioff Medical Center.

Within this diverse state and matrixed organization, JABSOM is seeking an Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine, who will concurrently serve as the Queen’s University Medical Group (QUMG) Chief of Behavioral Health. The JABSOM is a community-based medical school with numerous clinical affiliates across our island state. Psychiatry training occurs within the Queen’s Health System, at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, and across a larger network of clinics across the state, including the State Department of Health and mental health clinics on the neighbor islands, via in-person and telehealth visits.

Applicants must meet the qualifications to serve as a Medical School Department Chair at UH JABSOM and be able to hold a concurrent position as the QUMG Chief of Behavioral Health. More details are in the JABSOM job posting.

If you are a health systems-focused leader with demonstrated, effective academic-health system collaborations that improve and deliver the highest quality health care, please consider joining us in our commitment to improving the health of Hawai‘i’s people. Please review the posting below and consider applying.  The link contains more information about the position and includes the application link. For best consideration, please apply by March 20, 2026.

Chair, Dept of Psychiatry JABSOM/UH:  Associate/Full Professor (85000 (100%, tenure track)

The University of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

About the organization:

The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) is a community-based school and is affiliated with a strong network of clinical training sites throughout the state. We are one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse medical schools in the country, and our problem-based learning curriculum, Learning Communities, community-based medicine programs, and clinical instruction expose medical students and resident physicians to a diverse range of patients and health systems in our state. We are intent on expanding medical student and residency education to the neighbor islands to have our communities teach our future physicians and help address our critical physician shortages. Our learners participate in interprofessional education in pre-clinical and clinical settings. Our researchers collaborate with other health professionals and scientists from other University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa schools and colleges, across the University of Hawaiʻi System, and with colleagues across the state, the nation, and the world. The School strives to build on its historical role in expanding opportunities for women, minorities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, and the socio-economically disadvantaged. Equity, inclusivity, capacity building, and strong partnerships with key stakeholders committed to achieving health equity remain significant focus areas for our JABSOM ʻohana. We welcome you to join our collective efforts to transform medical and healthcare education, research, and care delivery in Hawaiʻi as part of JABSOM’s kuleana - responsibility and privilege - and vision of ALOHA: Attain Lasting Optimal Health for All.

Posted 12.15.25

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

The MetroHealth System | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Cleveland, Ohio

The MetroHealth System (MHS) — a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system and the largest public health provider in Northeast Ohio — invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Psychiatry.

The Chair of Psychiatry will be a dynamic, visionary, and inclusive leader who will guide a department deeply committed to MetroHealth’s public service mission and its academic partnership with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The Chair will oversee all aspects of clinical care, education, research, and community engagement within the Department of Psychiatry and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of behavioral health across the region.

Reporting to David Stepnick, M.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Clinical Officer, the Chair will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders across the system — including the MetroHealth Behavioral Health Hospital — to advance integrated, patient-centered, and equitable mental health care. The Chair will also serve as the primary liaison to CWRU, ensuring that educational and research partnerships continue to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Department’s clinical, academic, and research missions.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor outstanding faculty and staff to foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Promote the integration of behavioral health across the MetroHealth system, improving access and outcomes for all patients.
• Strengthen and expand the Department’s educational and research relationships with CWRU and other academic and community partners.
• Manage departmental resources responsibly and transparently, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, addressing the social determinants of health and combating structural discrimination through service and advocacy.

Qualifications

• M.D. (or equivalent) and eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience within academic psychiatry, preferably in a teaching hospital or health system.
• Proven ability to foster innovation and excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
• Track record of successful faculty development, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Understanding of budget and resource management in a complex academic environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional and scholarly development.

About the Department and Academic Partnership: Since 1914, MetroHealth has been a proud affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with a shared commitment to training the next generation of innovative clinicians and scholars.

Each year, more than 380 CWRU medical students and over 100 visiting medical students complete rotations at MetroHealth. The Department of Psychiatry plays a vital role in this mission by providing education across the medical student curriculum, residency, and fellowship programs, all while delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health services to diverse patient populations.

MetroHealth was recently ranked among the Top 50 Teaching Hospitals in the United States by Washington Monthly Magazine, reflecting its deep commitment to academic excellence and community service.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY:   At MetroHealth, Behavioral Health is integrated into all care throughout the health system. Mental health and substance use disorders are considered part of comprehensive care whether or not it is provided on the main campus or in one of the many locations across Northeast Ohio.

MetroHealth offers a diverse group of specialists:

•     Psychiatrists

•     Clinical Psychologists

•     Advanced Practice Nurses

•     Mental Health Counselors

•     Social Workers

•     Chemical Dependency Counselors

•     Medical residents, psychology trainees, and student interns from various disciplines

Attending physicians are all faculty at Case Western Reserve University, and the staff have experience in a wide range of treatment approaches.

MetroHealth offers a wide array of behavioral health services, including medication management, counseling and treatment for substance use disorders, and can address a variety of behavioral health issues, including:

•     Anxiety disorders

•     Bipolar disorder

•     Depression

•     Schizophrenia

Care is offered in two formats:

•     Inpatient program: designed for people with acute mental health disorders that require intense, around-the-clock care and supervision.

•     Outpatient program: designed for people who have mental health disorders but can continue to live at home while they access care.

Outpatient services are available across the MetroHealth footprint both integrated within our primary care practices and at behavioral health hubs strategically located in east, west, and central Cuyahoga County. Outpatient care includes scheduled in person and virtual visits as well as walk in crisis care at our hubs and in tandem with MetroHealth’s four Emergency Departments.

Inpatient services are centralized at our Cleveland Heights campus. We have a 12-bed inpatient medical/psychiatric unit as well as a 70-bed free-standing behavioral health hospital .  The hospital supports behavioral health for adults, in all areas of the continuum of care. Exciting components of the hospital include a dual diagnosis center for mental illness/addiction and private rooms for adult psychiatry.  We are currently staffed to support 60 patients in the 60 beds yet can increase based on patient referrals and admits. We have plans to scale the hospital to 112 beds, to include adolescent and geriatric units.

Behavioral health specialists offer services in the Emergency Department at MetroHealth Medical Center. Doctors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for patients who enter the hospital with a psychiatric emergency, or for those who need someone to talk to because of an illness or injury that brought them to the hospital.

In addition to primary care, behavioral health services are integrated into specialty care areas, including sleep, weight management and cancer care clinics. This allows patients to receive behavioral healthcare services in conjunction with their medical care. The department’s services are currently offered within a variety of outpatient clinics, including correctional medicine, HIV, Weight Management, Sleep, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General Medicine and Specialty Care including the multi-disciplinary staffed LGTBQ Pride clinic. Continued expansion of integrated care capabilities will be an important focus, as well as creating a relational presence in key surrounding communities.

The therapies offered can vary depending on the behavioral health issue at hand, but programs might include medication, individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy:

•     Adult Behavioral Health

•     Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

•     Substance Use Disorders

MetroHealth offers recovery services for substance use disorders, including Level-of-Care Assessments. Working with patients and families personalized treatment plans are mapped out, and MetroHealth provides intensive and non-intensive outpatient group services, individual counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Additionally, Child Psychiatry is experiencing continued robust growth in programs that diagnose and treat Autism Spectrum Disorder.  MetroHealth has received foundational and other funding that enables the system to provide high-level Autism assessment and interventions for indigent families and Spanish speaking families through their MAAC program.

Psychiatric Residency Training Program:   MetroHealth offers robust and fully accredited training programs which include a General Psychiatry Residency Training Program along with Psychology and other training programs.  All of MetroHealth’s programs are affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. The Psychiatry Residency Training Program emphasizes both biological and psychotherapeutic approaches to patient care and residents receive a balanced training.  The program has a diverse group of faculty who are engaging mentors and emphasize individual educational opportunities to trainees in a supportive learning environment. The teaching program consistently brings new ideas and energy to the department.

The Psychiatry program is popular and has expanded from 20 to 32 residents.  The four-year program features training from faculty members in a variety of areas including Inpatient Psychiatry, Neurology, General Medicine, Psychosomatics, Chemical Dependency, and Forensic, Geriatric, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

About The MetroHealth System: The MetroHealth System is a nationally respected public academic health system with a strong commitment to service, innovation, and equity. With more than 8,000 employees, MetroHealth operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, and more than 20 health centers across Cuyahoga County. Its mission — leading the way to a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery, and teamwork — is at the heart of every program.  MetroHealth is also recognized nationally for its leadership in population health, community partnerships, and addressing social determinants of health — including housing, education, and economic stability.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to:

Domonique Allds
Director of Provider Recruitment
dallds@metrohealth.org

Posted 12/5/25

Regional Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas (on site)

Description

The Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC) in the Permian Basin will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the department, fostering excellence in clinical care, research, education, and community service. The Chair will be responsible for overseeing all departmental activities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, promoting faculty development, and advancing the department’s academic mission. This role includes managing the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program and developing fellowship programs in various subspecialties within the field of Psychiatry. The Chair will also ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed and maintain strong relationships with hospital leaders. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strong track record in academic psychiatry, clinical practice, and administrative experience.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience. Major/Essential Functions

•      Leadership and Strategic Planning:
•      Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Department of Psychiatry.
•      Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
•      Lead departmental planning efforts in alignment with the overall goals of the academic health center.
•      Clinical Excellence:
•      Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care.
•      Oversee clinical operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
•      Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
•      Academic and Educational Oversight:
•      Oversee the development and implementation of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.
•      Direct and manage the ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program.
•      Develop and implement fellowship programs in various subspecialties of psychiatry.
•      Support faculty in their roles as educators, ensuring high standards of teaching and mentorship.
•      Foster a culture of lifelong learning and professional development.
•      Research and Scholarship:
•      Promote and support research activities within the department.
•      Encourage faculty to engage in scholarly activities and secure research funding.
•      Facilitate collaboration with other departments and external partners to advance research initiatives.
•      Faculty Development and Mentorship:
•      Recruit, retain, and mentor high-quality faculty members.
•      Support faculty career development, including promotion and tenure processes.
•      Foster an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•      Administrative and Financial Management:
•      Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
•      Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
•      Oversee departmental staffing, including recruitment, retention, and performance management.
•      Ensure the affiliated behavioral health hospital is adequately staffed with qualified professionals.
•      Community Engagement and Hospital Relations:
•      Represent the department within the TTUHSC and the broader community.

Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations

Posted 12/5/25

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO

Full-time

University Health Physicians (UHP) is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) in conjunction with its major teaching facility University Health (UH). 

UHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit.  We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workforce.

Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students.  The UMKC SOM accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program.  The UMKC SOM Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships. 

UH is known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital” and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO.  UH is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.  A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. 

Job Description

The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKCSOM) in conjunction with University Health Physicians (UHP) and the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) seeks the next Chair for the Department of Psychiatry. We are looking for a visionary physician leader with exceptional experience and excellence in clinical, educational, and research domains with a high acumen in leadership, administration and systems management. University Health serves as a major teaching healthcare system for UMKCSOM delivering the highest-quality psychiatric medical and behavioral health care for our patients with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. The Center for Behavioral Medicine in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Mental Health provides exceptional forensic behavioral health care as well as being the base for the long-standing, recently-expanded Psychiatry Residency training program.

Reporting to the UMKC SOM Dean, and Executive Chief Clinical Officer at UH– the next Chair of Psychiatry will serve as a visible, committed, and inspiring leader and will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the Department of Psychiatry with responsibility for the clinical, educational and research missions. They will build on the success of prior leadership while defining the future culture of the Department, leveraging the talents of a diverse group including; 23 Psychiatrists, 13 APPs (PA/APRN), 18 Psychologists and 26 residents (expanding to 32), working across affiliated institutions and in the community.

This is a pivotal time of expansion and opportunity in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at UMKCSOM and University Health.

• New 200 bed Psychiatric Hospital being built in Kansas City with strong support of both state and local governments as well as the community at large, will double capacity for acute inpatient care, and include a behavioral health emergency department.
• University Health expansion of inpatient psychiatric services to North Kansas City in conjunction with North Kansas City Health (NKC Health).
• The newly established Center for Recovery and Wellness which provides comprehensive addiction services to the community, including innovative programs in Maternal Health with the aim to significantly reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Missouri.
• A robust Community Psychiatry/Behavioral Health outreach program including; group homes, drop-in centers, street psychiatry, home visits and correctional healthcare.
• Rising research opportunities encompass the broad scope of behavioral health, traditional psychiatry, interventional psychiatry and psychiatric educational research.

The successful candidate will be a visionary psychiatrist with administrative leadership and faculty management experience, in addition to a demonstrated track record of achievement commensurate with appointment to the faculty at the rank of Associate or full Professor in the UMKC SOM. The ideal candidate requires skills in multi-institutional management within an expanding clinical enterprise, interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to compassionate care supporting the community in service to diverse patient populations, a passion for the education of the next generation of psychiatrists and a spirit of innovation to lead growing research and scholarly work in the discipline.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKCSOM) is a public medical school known for its innovative, accelerated six-year B.A./M.D. program and docent learning system, emphasizing early and continuous clinical experiences. 

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKCSOM) improves community health by delivering exemplary healthcare education, conducting cutting-edge biomedical research, and providing outstanding patient care and community engagement.

Kansas Cityoffers a dynamic blend of urban opportunity and midwestern charm, combining a diverse and thriving job market with an exceptionally affordable cost of living. Known for its world-class barbecue, rich jazz heritage, and passionate sports culture, KC provides a high quality of life without the high costs of larger coastal cities.

It hosts two major universities, three medical schools, a law school, a conservatory of music, and one of the nation’s leading art colleges. Kansas City’s central location and renovated International Airport make travel to other destinations easy and affordable.

How to apply:

Letter of interest and CV should be sent to:

Miguel Meneses, Executive Staffing Manager  miguel.meneses@uhkc.org

Human Resources. University Health Physicians

2310 Holmes Street, Suite 800, Kansas City, MO  64108

Link to apply:

https://trumed.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UHP_External_Career_Site/job/University-Health-Truman-Medical-Center/Chair--Department-of-Psychiatry_R0016061

Posted 12.1.25