Psychiatrist-Associate Chair of Psychiatry

Company : Optum

Location : Worcester, MA, 01609

Posted Date : 10 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Psychiatrist

Job Details

Atrius Health/Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced physician leader. As a key member of our Leadership Team, you will combine clinical expertise with business acumen to drive effective healthcare leadership across our two Massachusetts care delivery organizations. Serving the eastern and central regions of the state, Atrius Health and Reliant Medical Group care for nearly a million adults and children in 40 service locations.

Position Highlights:

Analyze complex situations and develop effective strategies
Contribute to Service Line strategy development, setting goals and metrics
Lead clinical operations, bridging the gap between medical practice and administrative functions
Monitor patient outcomes and identify areas for improvement
Advocate for patient needs
Forecast budget needs and manage financial performance
Collaborate with a talented team of professionals
0.5 FTE for administrative duties (20 hours weekly) and 0.5 FTE for Direct Patient Care duties (20 hours weekly)

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

Straight salary based on quality, not quantity
Dedicated CME time and allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Physician partnership opportunities within OptumCare

Required Qualifications:

MD or DO with experience leading MD and APC psychiatry clinicians
Board Certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry
Eligibility for full licensure in state of Massachusetts
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
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