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Mount Sinai

Chair of Psychiatry

Oceanside, NY

$300K - $400K/yr

Mount Sinai South Nassau is seeking a Chair of Psychiatry to lead and manage mental health services in alignment with the institution's mission and strategic direction. This leadership role involves ...

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Chair, Department of Psychiatry

Kansas City, MO · On-site

Chair, Department of Psychiatry Full time University Health Physicians , is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC ...

CompHealth

Chair of Psychiatry

Oceanside, NY · On-site

$300K - $375K/yr

CompHealth is seeking a Chair of Psychiatry to lead mental health services on Long Island, New York, just minutes from NYC. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical staff, driving quality ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for chair psychiatry in the United States is $282,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $329,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Chair of Psychiatry, you need extensive clinical expertise in psychiatry, a medical degree with board certification, and significant leadership experience, often supported by an academic or administrative background. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), hospital management systems, and accreditation processes is important, as well as maintaining relevant medical licenses. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to mentor faculty and build interdisciplinary teams help set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies ensure high standards of patient care, effective departmental leadership, and continuous growth in both clinical and academic environments.

What is a chair psychiatry?

A Chair of Psychiatry is a senior leadership position overseeing the psychiatric department in a hospital, medical school, or healthcare system. This role includes shaping the department's clinical, educational, and research missions while ensuring high-quality patient care. Responsibilities often involve faculty recruitment, budgeting, policy development, and collaboration with other medical disciplines. Additionally, the Chair advocates for mental health initiatives and may actively contribute to psychiatric research and education.

What are the typical responsibilities of a chair psychiatry within a healthcare or academic setting?

As the Chair of Psychiatry, you will oversee clinical operations, faculty development, and the integration of psychiatric services within the institution. This role involves guiding departmental strategy, recruiting and mentoring staff, managing budgets, and fostering an environment of research and education. You will also collaborate closely with hospital leadership and other department chairs to advance multidisciplinary patient care. Balancing administrative duties with opportunities for research and teaching is common, making this a dynamic leadership position vital to shaping the direction of psychiatric services.

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Infographic showing various Chair Psychiatry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $282,196 per year, or $135.7 per hour.

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Stryker Corporation

Orlando, FL • On-site

$200 - $250/hr

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Adult Inpatient Psychiatrists Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center – Vero Beach, Florida

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Neurological Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, are seeking ABPN board-certified Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist(s) to join our growing team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center in Vero Beach, Florida.

These physicians will be leading a team of clinicians in our 36 inpatient psychiatry bed unit and advancing their career as we expand neuropsychiatry and geropsychiatry services in the Florida hospital system. Expertise in geriatric psychiatry is highly desired, and ECT certification is strongly preferred.

This position offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. In addition to inpatient psychiatry coverage, the selected candidate will develop two half‑day outpatient psychiatry clinics per week, focusing on bridge clinic follow‑up visits and intensive outpatient program (IOP) referrals. Selected qualified candidate with experience in inpatient psychiatry operations may also serve as medical director of the Behavioral Health Center (BHC) at CCIR.

Weekend call is approximately 1 in 4 weekends, with cross‑coverage among psychiatry services.

As part of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region, physicians enjoy access to world‑class resources, professional development opportunities, and an innovative, team‑oriented culture. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, excellent retirement plans, relocation assistance, a signing bonus, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

About Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital offering comprehensive medical services and advanced technology to Florida’s Treasure Coast. The Behavioral Health Center provides a continuum of psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children, including inpatient and intensive outpatient services—delivered by a dedicated team of psychiatrists, advanced practice practitioners, nurses, and therapists.

The Neurological Institute is expanding its footprint in the Vero Beach hospital of Indian River, with expansion of neurosurgery, spine, and stroke services, and advancing brain health in future outpatient neurodegenerative disorder clinics.

Current and future inpatient psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry hires will work closely with their psychiatry and neurology counterparts in Ohio as well as Florida, developing best practices and a team model approach to patient care.

About Vero Beach, Florida

Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is known for its stunning beaches, excellent schools, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. The area offers a blend of small‑town charm and cultural sophistication, with boutique shopping, art galleries, golf, boating, and year‑round outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal place to live and work—combining professional fulfillment with exceptional quality of life.

Join us and help shape the future of behavioral health care at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. Please submit CV and cover letter with your application. Attn: Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, Chair, Psychiatry and Psychology, Neurological Institute
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