Available Faculty Positions in Psychiatry
Adult Psychiatry
As of 7/1/08, UMass Medical School/UMass Memorial Health Care, Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking board-eligible or certified psychiatrists for positions in Worcester and at our affiliated sites in Central Massachusetts. Our faculty work in diverse private and public inpatient unit hospitals and outpatient clinics, providing a broad range of clinical expertise. Academic opportunities are available at most sites with a faculty appointment at UMass Medical School for qualified candidates. (AA/EEO)
Applicants should send a letter of interest and CV to:
Alan P. Brown, MD
Vice Chairman of Clinical Services
Department of Psychiatry
UMass Memorial Medical Center
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
e-mail BrownA01@ummhc.org
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
As of 7/1/08 there are several positions available in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Please see below for details and contact information.
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
WHAT, NO MANAGED CARE??? The UMass Adolescent Treatment Program is a 30 bed continuing care inpatient facility that is level funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and contracted through the University of Massachusetts Medical School (hence, NO MANAGED CARE!) This is a dynamic program, which has been in existence for over 20 years. The program is sited on the grounds of Westborough State Hospital. It is a continuing care/extended care facility treating adolescents who have been referred through Department of Mental Health. Patients range in age from thirteen to nineteen. This population is culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse. Assessment and treatment of patients is provided with a multidisciplinary approach. Because of the demonstrated level of need, patients typically stay on average 10-12 months allowing for extensive clinical services. This includes psychopharmacological intervention, individual, group and family therapies as well as occupational, recreational and milieu treatments.
This is a full time, 40 hour per week position within the Department of Psychiatry at the UMass Medical School, located in Westborough, Ma. (directly off Rt. 495 approx. 40 min from Boston and 30 min. from Worcester.) We are at the leading edge of psychiatric treatment in the Commonwealth. Research mentoring and opportunities exist. Benefits include very competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefit package. For more information, please contact Bruce Meltzer, MD at 508-616-3528. You may send your resume and cover letter by fax to 508-616-3542 or email Bruce.Meltzer@umassmed.edu. or mail to:
Bruce Meltzer, MD
Executive Medical Director
UMass DMH Continuing Care Programs
288 Lyman Street Westborough, MA 01581
Child and Adolescent Residential Psychiatrist
WHAT, NO MANAGED CARE??? The UMass Behaviorally Intensive Residential Treatment Program (BIRT) is a 15 bed continuing care residential treatment program that is level funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and contracted through the University of Massachusetts Medical School (hence, NO MANAGED CARE!) This is a dynamic program, which has been in existence for over 10 years. The program is sited on the grounds of Westborough State Hospital. It is a continuing care/extended care program treating adolescents who have been referred through the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Social Services. Patients range in age from thirteen to nineteen. This population is culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse. Assessment and treatment of patients is provided with a multidisciplinary approach. Because of the demonstrated level of need, patients typically stay on average 10-12 months allowing for extensive clinical services. This includes psychopharmacological intervention, individual, group and family therapies as well as occupational, recreational and milieu treatments.
This is a 28 hour per week position within the Department of Psychiatry at the UMass Medical School, located in Westborough, Ma. (directly off Rt. 495 approx. 40 min from Boston and 30 min. from Worcester). We are at the leading edge of psychiatric treatment in the Commonwealth. Research mentoring and opportunities exist. Benefits include very competitive salary commensurate with experience and a generous benefits package. Rediscover the reason you chose Child and Adolescent Psychiatry! For more information, please contact Bruce Meltzer, MD at 508-616-3528. You may send your resume and cover letter by fax to 508-616-3542 or email Bruce.Meltzer@umassmed.edu. or mail to:
Bruce Meltzer, MD
Executive Medical Director
UMass DMH Continuing Care Programs
288 Lyman Street Westborough, MA 01581