Chair - Department of Psychiatry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Proposed Start Date: 08/01/2025

Position Summary

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as Chair for the Department of Psychiatry.

The Department’s vision is to: support and accelerate the research engine by supporting and recruiting the best and brightest investigators, to recruit and train the next generation of psychiatrists whose interest span the broad swath of psychiatry today, and what psychiatry will become tomorrow, and to transform clinical medicine into patient-centered care, with the highest standards of quality, compassion and cost-consciousness.

The Department is comprised of 414 faculty, 259 adjunct faculty, 10 advanced practice providers, 75 residents, 10 fellows and 174 staff organized across multiple divisions and programs, and specialized internal clinical research units. In addition to its internal research units, the department works in partnership with leading research centers at UNC including the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, the Neuroscience Center, the Biomedical Research Imaging Center, the Carolina Center for Genome Sciences, TEACCH Autism Program, and the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Our clinical programs, based in Chapel Hill, serve patients across the state. Our expert clinicians treat individuals with complex psychiatric conditions across all ages, specializing in areas such as schizophrenia, neurostimulation, eating disorders, reproductive mood disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine.

The department has created innovative care models, including a strong telepsychiatry service and integrated care. Currently, 60% of our outpatient psychiatry is virtual. We also offer a large psychiatric consultation service to UNC Health emergency departments statewide and have launched a successful virtual inpatient psychiatry unit, with plans for expansion.

Training the next generation is a top priority. We have a renowned general psychiatry residency training program, that is one of the largest in the country, and have successful ACGME fellowships in all areas: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry. There is also a large psychology internship program, and a substantial presence of post-doctoral research fellows.

Psychiatry’s faculty are accomplished researchers, securing $40M in annual funding of a diverse research portfolio, and consistently a top-ranked, externally funded research department. Twenty percent of faculty are supported by $98M from the NIH. Through its three T32 research fellowship training programs, its novel physician scientist training program, and its robust K writing support group, the Department is committed to training and mentorship of the next generation to realize tomorrow’s discoveries.

Since its founding in 1952, research has been central to the Department of Psychiatry. Today, the department has a robust research infrastructure, including the Mental Health Informatics and Analytics Core and Neuroimaging Core, and leads the North Carolina Psychiatric Research Center in Raleigh. It is home to renowned programs in women’s mood disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, neurostimulation, PTSD, and more. Expanding clinical trials is a key research priority.

This recruitment is Open Track/Open Rank, and the appropriate track and rank will be determined once the top candidate is selected. In addition to a primary faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry, the selected candidate will hold a secondary EHRA Non-Faculty administrative appointment as Department Chair.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Board Certified Psychiatrist – MD/DO

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference for candidates with a distinguished record of clinical excellence in Psychiatry, creative research productivity, administrative skills, and a commitment to education.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/297437

Department Contact Name and Title
Jayne Ashby

Department Contact Telephone or Email
jayne_ashby@med.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Department Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
South Shore Health
Weymouth, MA

At South Shore Health, we come together to improve the health of our family, friends and neighbors by bringing people, caregivers and excellence in medicine together. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as our Department Chair for our Psychiatry and Behavioral Health division. In this position, you will be accountable for the overall administrative, strategic and clinical leadership of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure comprehensive, patient-centered health care delivery across inpatient, emergency and consultation departments
• Develop the structure, operations, goals and workforce for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, with a focus on building a high-performing, multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care, improve patient outcomes and enhance operational efficiency
• Provide guidance and leadership for the Grayken Center for Treatment, ensuring alignment with South Shore Health’s goals and priorities
• Advance innovation, promote evidence-based care and ensure long-term sustainability, further strengthening the Grayken Center’s role as a regional leader in integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment
• Work closely with Aspire, the largest of the three state-designated Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) serving South Shore Health’s region, to optimize emergency psychiatric evaluations, discharge workflows and care pathways to ensure timely access to community-based behavioral health resources
• Oversee the professional conduct, clinical practice and credentialing of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) within the department
• Serve as an active member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC), contributing to systemwide strategic planning, policy development and decision-making processes
• Identify and develop regional opportunities for partnerships with inpatient psychiatric facilities, community-based programs and academic institutions to address care gaps, improve patient transitions and enhance the overall behavioral health ecosystem
• Oversee the department’s financial performance, including budget development, resource allocation and fiscal accountability, to ensure sustainable operations and strategic growth

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Psychiatry; advanced training in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine preferred
• Current MA medical license
• 5+ years of experience in psychiatric care management; administrative and clinical leadership experience, as well as experience in inpatient and emergency department psychiatric services is preferred

More About South Shore Hospital

South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts’s leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care. We are consistently recognized for quality of care, including being recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. Our hospital has also received Magnet Recognition Program designation, a distinction only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve. South Shore Hospital is consistently recognized for quality of care including being named one of the top 10 hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News and World Report and one of only two community hospitals in the top ten. As one of the only regional health systems to offer clinical affiliations with Boston-based academic medical centers and community-based partnerships, South Shore Health is proud to provide psychiatric and behavioral healthcare to our community.

Aspire Health Alliance

Aspire Health Alliance, formerly South Shore Mental Health, is helping to pioneer a new approach to behavioral health. Aspire Health Alliance provides a continuum of care that is proactive, coordinated, available through multiple access points and integrated with medical care. Through collaborative planning, development and implementation, South Shore Health and Aspire Health Alliance work together to provide integrated and innovative behavioral health programs for the community.

The Grayken Center for Treatment

The Grayken Center for Treatment is a person-centered collection of substance use disorder (SUD) and behavioral health services and programs that "meet people where they are." We work closely with South Shore Hospital's Emergency Department and inpatient Addiction Medicine Consult Service. The Grayken Center offers outpatient care and treatment for individuals aged 18 and older at three programs: The Bridge Program, the Perinatal Behavioral Health Program and the SHORE Program.

To apply, please send your resume to TDonohue@southshorehealth.org

careers.southshorehealth.org

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