Q: What qualifications are required for the Chief Medical Officer role?

Candidates must be a Licensed Psychiatrist with Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry and hold an active Connecticut medical license upon appointment. Preferred: significant senior leadership experience in behavioral health care. Academic achievements may qualify for Yale School of Medicine faculty appointment . See executive higher ed jobs for similar roles.

Q: What responsibilities does the Chief Medical Officer oversee at Whiting Forensic Hospital?

Oversee 11 treatment units with 229 secure beds . Manage inpatient evaluation, restoration of competence to stand trial , treatment for insanity acquittees, acute care from Dept. of Correction, and violence management from civil hospitals. Promote recovery, public safety, and coordination with justice system.

Q: Is there an academic affiliation with Yale for this position?

Yes, associated with Law & Psychiatry Division at Yale School of Medicine . Successful MD candidates may receive full-time faculty appointment (rank based on achievements), with primary service at WFH. Check faculty positions for details.

Q: What is the location and focus of Whiting Forensic Hospital?

Located in Middletown, CT , operated by CT DMHAS . Specializes in forensic mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness/substance use disorders in the criminal justice system. Serves courts, corrections, and promotes recovery and public safety . View C-level opportunities .

Q: What experience is preferred for this forensic leadership role?

Significant senior leadership within behavioral health care , especially forensic settings. Expertise in managing secure inpatient services for mental health and criminal justice intersections. Nationally recognized forensic psychiatry background ideal.

Question 1

What qualifications are required for the Chief Medical Officer role?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must be a Licensed Psychiatrist with Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry and hold an active Connecticut medical license upon appointment. Preferred: significant senior leadership experience in behavioral health care. Academic achievements may qualify for Yale School of Medicine faculty appointment. See executive higher ed jobs for similar roles.

Question 2

How do I apply for the Whiting Forensic Hospital CMO position?

Accepted Answer

Submit applications via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/183868 for Yale employee track. State employee applications through CT DMHAS channels. Contact Charles Dike MD at charles.dike@yale.edu for questions. Deadline: May 29, 2026. Explore administration jobs.

Question 3

What responsibilities does the Chief Medical Officer oversee at Whiting Forensic Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Oversee 11 treatment units with 229 secure beds. Manage inpatient evaluation, restoration of competence to stand trial, treatment for insanity acquittees, acute care from Dept. of Correction, and violence management from civil hospitals. Promote recovery, public safety, and coordination with justice system.

Question 4

Is there an academic affiliation with Yale for this position?

Accepted Answer

Yes, associated with Law & Psychiatry Division at Yale School of Medicine. Successful MD candidates may receive full-time faculty appointment (rank based on achievements), with primary service at WFH. Check faculty positions for details.

Question 5

What is the location and focus of Whiting Forensic Hospital?

Accepted Answer

Located in Middletown, CT, operated by CT DMHAS. Specializes in forensic mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness/substance use disorders in the criminal justice system. Serves courts, corrections, and promotes recovery and public safety. View C-level opportunities.

Question 6

What experience is preferred for this forensic leadership role?

Accepted Answer

Significant senior leadership within behavioral health care, especially forensic settings. Expertise in managing secure inpatient services for mental health and criminal justice intersections. Nationally recognized forensic psychiatry background ideal.

Chief Medical Officer at the Whiting Forensic Hospital

Yale University

Middletown, CT

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