Description The Yale School of Medicine seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry, to serve as Medical Director of the Inpatient Service Geriatric Unit at Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. This is a key leadership role overseeing the care of psychiatric patients 55 years or older on a 20-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. This position carries a faculty appointment within the Department of Psychiatry at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities include providing clinical care and leading multidisciplinary teams. The candidate will have a strong partnership with nursing and social work leadership, hospital administration, community partners, state agencies, and other medical specialties. They will also play a central role in advancing clinical innovation, education, and academic scholarship. The Medical Director will work closely with hospital and departmental leadership and will be expected to uphold clinical standards, drive quality improvement initiatives, and foster trainee development, with creativity and a clear strategic vision. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated acute care clinical team at a world-class academic medical center. Yale Signature Benefits Yale University offers Yale Signature Benefits, including but not limited to: Medical coverage through Yale Health and Aetna Dental coverage through Delta Dental Vision coverage options through Eyemed Yale University Retirement Account Plan Paid time off Disability coverage Life insurance Mortgage loan program Commuter benefits Yale Homebuyer program College tuition benefit plan Yale Advantage discount program (Discounts for Activities, Travel, services, shopping, etc.) Living in/near New Haven New Haven is recognized as a city of innovation, culture, diversity, and prosperity. It is located between Boston and New York on Long Island Sound, and has outstanding cultural amenities (museums, theater, music, and sports), award-winning restaurants (including several of the nation's best pizza parlors), boutique shops and national brands, quaint neighborhoods and bustling downtown areas with a variety of living options. New Haven is accessible by plane, train, and automobile, and is easy to navigate on foot, by bicycle, or bus. A free shuttle service provided by Yale covers many areas in the city. Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers. Qualifications Medical Degree with an active clinical practice. Member of the Medical Staff in good standing. At least 2 years of experience providing clinical care at YNHH or a comparable medical center. Applicants must be a licensed physician in CT and be legally employable. Application Instructions Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to Interfolio using this link https://apply.interfolio.com/191045 . Please contact Hun Millard, MD at hun.millard@yale.edu with any questions related to the position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.