Facility Medical Director | USA H1B Visa Sponsorship – UMass Chan Medical School

Job Title: Facility Medical Director (Psychiatrist) – Cape Cod & Islands
Employer: UMass Chan Medical School
Location: Pocasset, Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid/remote – on-site at the Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center plus virtual coverage)
Employment Type: Full‑time
Salary: $300,000 base (exclusive of benefits)
Visa Sponsorship: Yes – J‑1 Conrad waiver, H1b, Green Card applications sponsored by UMass Chan.
Loan Repayment: Eligible for DMH loan repayment program.

Job Description

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.

The Facility Medical Director’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and clinical oversight to the DMH‑operated adult mental health center, including:

• A 16‑bed inpatient unit

• An adult partial hospital program

You will also provide clinical guidance to community‑based programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Utilization management

• Risk management

• Support for DMH initiatives

• Oversight of clinical and psychopharmacology services

Research opportunities are available, including protected time depending on experience and goals.

Successful candidates receive a faculty appointment with Department of Psychiatry support for clinical work, training, and research. There is an optional opportunity for voluntary night, weekend, and holiday coverage with highly competitive reimbursement.

Work schedule: Hybrid/remote – regularly scheduled on‑site time at the facility in Pocasset, MA, combined with remote/virtual coverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Choice of Massachusetts State Retirement Board pension (defined benefit) OR ORP (defined contribution plan)

• 14 paid holidays annually + vacation, sick time, and educational days – totaling more than 8 weeks

• Annual professional education stipend

• UMass‑sponsored J‑1 Conrad waiver / H1b visa and Green Card applications

• DMH loan repayment program eligibility

Salary Transparency

The established Department of Mental Health base salary for this position is $300,000 (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on skills, education, relevant experience, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package: paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, and participation in a 401A retirement plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of the Department and University. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching, and scholarship. UMass Chan is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

For more information about our mission‑driven Department of Psychiatry, visit:
https://www.umassmed.edu/psychiatry/hiring-mission/non-facultypositions/

Application Materials Required

Please submit the following items online to complete your application:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Three reference letters

For questions about this position, contact:
Brian Daly, MD, Vice Chair, Public Sector Psychiatry
📧 brian.daly@umassmed.edu

Apply directly through the UMass Chan Careers portal. No third‑party recruiters.