Chair of Psychiatry

Chair, Department of Psychiatry

The Metro Health System | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Cleveland, Ohio

The Metro Health System (MHS) a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system and the largest public health provider in Northeast Ohio invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Psychiatry.

The Chair of Psychiatry will be a dynamic, visionary, and inclusive leader who will guide a department deeply committed to Metro Healths public service mission and its academic partnership with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). The Chair will oversee all aspects of clinical care, education, research, and community engagement within the Department of Psychiatry and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of behavioral health across the region.

Reporting to David Stepnick, M.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Physician Executive and Clinical Officer, the Chair will collaborate with clinical and operational leaders across the system including the Metro Health Behavioral Health Hospital to advance integrated, patient-centered, and equitable mental health care. The Chair will also serve as the primary liaison to CWRU, ensuring that educational and research partnerships continue to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Departments clinical, academic, and research missions.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor outstanding faculty and staff to foster excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Promote the integration of behavioral health across the Metro Health system, improving access and outcomes for all patients.
• Strengthen and expand the Departments educational and research relationships with CWRU and other academic and community partners.
• Manage departmental resources responsibly and transparently, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, addressing the social determinants of health and combating structural discrimination through service and advocacy.

Qualifications

• M.D. (or equivalent) and eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience within academic psychiatry, preferably in a teaching hospital or health system.
• Proven ability to foster innovation and excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
• Track record of successful faculty development, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Understanding of budget and resource management in a complex academic environment.
• Evidence of ongoing professional and scholarly development.

About the Department and Academic Partnership

Since 1914, Metro Health has been a proud affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with a shared commitment to training the next generation of innovative clinicians and scholars.

Each year, more than 380 CWRU medical students and over 100 visiting medical students complete rotations  Department of Psychiatry plays a vital role in this mission by providing education across the medical student curriculum, residency, and fellowship programs, all while delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health services to diverse patient populations.

Metro Health was recently ranked among the Top 50 Teaching Hospitals in the United States by Washington Monthly Magazine, reflecting its deep commitment to academic excellence and community service.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

At Metro Health, Behavioral Health is integrated into all care throughout the health system. Mental health and substance use disorders are considered part of comprehensive care whether or not it is provided on the main campus or in one of the many locations across Northeast Ohio.

Metro Health offers a diverse group of specialists:

• Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Advanced Practice Nurses
• Mental Health Counselors
• Social Workers
• Chemical Dependency Counselors
• Medical residents, psychology trainees, and student interns from various disciplines

Attending physicians are all faculty at Case Western Reserve University, and the staff have experience in a wide range of treatment approaches.

Metro Health offers a wide array of behavioral health services, including medication management, counseling and treatment for substance use disorders, and can address a variety of behavioral health issues, including:

• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Schizophrenia

Care is offered in two formats:

• Inpatient program: designed for people with acute mental health disorders that require intense, around-the-clock care and supervision.
• Outpatient program: designed for people who have mental health disorders but can continue to live at home while they access care.

Outpatient services are available across the Metro Health footprint both integrated within our primary care practices and at behavioral health hubs strategically located in east, west, and central Cuyahoga County. Outpatient…