Section Chief and Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services

The Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine seeks a dynamic physician leader to serve as Section Chief and Medical Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Yale New Haven Hospital. This is a key leadership role overseeing the care of psychiatric patients across two emergency room sites and an observation unit at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

This position carries a faculty appointment within the Department of Psychiatry at the assistant or associate professor level, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be an inspiring and collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to build and guide high-performing teams. They will have a strong record of partnership across emergency medicine and other medical specialties and will play a central role in advancing clinical innovation, education, and academic scholarship. Working closely with hospital and departmental leadership, the Section Chief will uphold clinical standards, drive quality improvement initiatives, lead faculty recruitment and retention, and foster trainee development, with creativity and a clear strategic vision.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Psychiatry and will bring a strong record of administrative and clinical leadership. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated acute care clinical team at a world-class academic medical center.

The Psychiatric Emergency Service consists of a locked Crisis Intervention Unit embedded within the Emergency Department, as well as a locked psychiatric Observation Unit which specifically services psychiatric emergency patients. Yale-New Haven Hospital is the primary teaching and clinical research facility of Yale School of Medicine and consistently ranks among the best hospitals in the United States. Yale-New Haven Hospital provides psychiatric emergency services, psychiatric consultation-liaison services, and encompasses the Yale Psychiatric Hospital, a 118-bed acute care Inpatient psychiatric facility that also provides specialized step-down intensive outpatient / day hospital programs for adolescents and adults, and Interventional Psychiatric Services

Why Choose Yale School of Medicine :

Excellent work environment  – a supportive group of highly regarded faculty who provide state-of-the-art IR in an academic setting. Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with radiology clinical teams across the campus. Current and future research opportunities involving advanced imaging modalities.

Career Advancement  – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package  – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance  – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits – In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more).

About New Haven : New Haven is a city of innovation and culture, situated between Boston and New York on Long Island Sound. It boasts museums, theaters, music, sports, and award-winning restaurants, alongside a mix of boutique shops and national brands. With quaint neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, the city offers various living options. New Haven is easily accessible by plane, train, and car, and is walkable or bike-friendly, with a free shuttle service from Yale

Responsibilities : Clinical Leadership

• Oversee the  Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) , which provides emergency psychiatric evaluations and crisis management for over 5,000 patient visits annually
• Ensure rapid diagnostic assessments and appropriate disposition planning for patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
• Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and advanced practice providers.

Administrative Oversight

Education & Training

Program Development

Research & Scholarship

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Application Instructions :

Excited to join our team?

Please contact our recruiter at chasity.laplante@yale.edu  or Book time with Chasity LaPlante : Psychiatry Interview

All final candidates will need to provide three letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.