Chair, Department of Psychiatry University Health – Kansas City
Company: University Health Physicians
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
The University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
(UMKCSOM) in conjunction with University Health Physicians (UHP)
and the Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) seeks the next Chair
for the Department of Psychiatry. We are looking for a visionary
physician leader with exceptional experience and excellence in
clinical, educational, and research domains with a high acumen in
leadership, administration and systems management. University
Health serves as a major teaching healthcare system for UMKCSOM
delivering the highest-quality psychiatric medical and behavioral
health care for our patients with compassion, empathy, and
unparalleled dedication to service. The Center for Behavioral
Medicine in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Mental
Health provides exceptional forensic behavioral health care as well
as being the base for the long-standing, recently-expanded
Psychiatry Residency training program. Reporting to the UMKC SOM
Dean, and Executive Chief Clinical Officer at UH– the next Chair of
Psychiatry will serve as a visible, committed, and inspiring leader
and will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the
Department of Psychiatry with responsibility for the clinical,
educational and research missions. They will build on the success
of prior leadership while defining the future culture of the
Department, leveraging the talents of a diverse group including; 23
Psychiatrists, 13 APPs (PA/APRN), 18 Psychologists and 26 residents
(expanding to 32), working across affiliated institutions and in
the community. This is a pivotal time of expansion and opportunity
in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at UMKCSOM and University
Health. New 200 bed Psychiatric Hospital being built in Kansas City
with strong support of both state and local governments as well as
the community at large, will double capacity for acute inpatient
care, and include a behavioral health emergency department.
University Health expansion of inpatient psychiatric services to
North Kansas City in conjunction with North Kansas City Health (NKC
Health). The newly established Center for Recovery and Wellness
which provides comprehensive addiction services to the community,
including innovative programs in Maternal Health with the aim to
significantly reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Missouri.
A robust Community Psychiatry/Behavioral Health outreach program
including; group homes, drop-in centers, street psychiatry, home
visits and correctional healthcare. Rising research opportunities
encompass the broad scope of behavioral health, traditional
psychiatry, interventional psychiatry and psychiatric educational
research. The successful candidate will be a visionary psychiatrist
with administrative leadership and faculty management experience,
in addition to a demonstrated track record of achievement
commensurate with appointment to the faculty at the rank of
Associate or full Professor in the UMKC SOM. The ideal candidate
requires skills in multi-institutional management within an
expanding clinical enterprise, interpersonal and communication
skills, commitment to compassionate care supporting the community
in service to diverse patient populations, a passion for the
education of the next generation of psychiatrists and a spirit of
innovation to lead growing research and scholarly work in the
discipline. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of
Medicine (UMKCSOM) is a public medical school known for its
innovative, accelerated six-year B.A./M.D. program and docent
learning system, emphasizing early and continuous clinical
experiences. The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of
Medicine (UMKCSOM) improves community health by delivering
exemplary healthcare education, conducting cutting-edge biomedical
research, and providing outstanding patient care and community
engagement. Kansas City offers a dynamic blend of urban opportunity
and midwestern charm, combining a diverse and thriving job market
with an exceptionally affordable cost of living. Known for its
world-class barbecue, rich jazz heritage, and passionate sports
culture, KC provides a high quality of life without the high costs
of larger coastal cities. It hosts two major universities, three
medical schools, a law school, a conservatory of music, and one of
the nation’s leading art colleges. Kansas City’s central location
and renovated International Airport make travel to other
destinations easy and affordable. How to apply: Letter of interest
and CV should be sent to: Miguel Meneses, Executive Staffing
Manager Human Resources University Health Physicians 2310 Holmes
Street, Suite 800 Kansas City, MO 64108 miguel.meneses@uhkc.org
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