The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (MSHMC) and Penn State College or Medicine (PSCOM) is seeking an outstanding clinician-academician-educator to serve as Chief, Division of Autism Services. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to directly shape the long-term vision and growth of a Division.
As the leader in the delivery of cutting-edge Autism care, the Chief must be strategically and operationally focused to guide the Division to the next level through the advancement and integration of clinical programs, education and research while continuing to meet and exceed national standards of excellence. We seek a Chief who understands and fosters an academic environment. The Division Chief will be responsible for the growth and advancement of research, scholarly activity and teaching excellence of the Division.
What We’re Seeking:
A transformational leader to establish an inspiring vision for the Division’s future
Respected academic leader with distinguished record of scholarly research activity, teaching and clinical care
Ability to partner with a breadth of stakeholders to develop, inspire, communicate and operationalize a shared vision and strategic plan
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead large scale clinical and academic efforts
Minimum Requirements:
MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree, Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; or PhD or PsyD from an APA approved clinical psychology program, including a pre-doctoral internship from an APA approved site
Eligibility for rank of Associate Professor or higher, including candidates under review for Associate Professor and would apply for the same for this position
All candidates must be license-eligible (Medical or Psychological) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
About the Area:
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a 647-bed Magnet-recognized academic and level I trauma center and one of the leading teaching and research hospitals in the country. Throughout our health system, we are committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to people from all walks of life—and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The campus is conveniently located in Hershey, PA with close proximity to New York City, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Baltimore, MD.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across central Pennsylvania.The system includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, Penn State Cancer Institute, and Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital (jointly owned), based in Hershey, Pa., as well as more than 1,300 physicians and direct care providers at 78 medical office locations. The system also has jointly owned health care providers, including Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endos...copy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school.