Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical College of
Rush University, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership, and will have responsibility and accountability for the clinical and academic performance of all divisions within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. A strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical, research and academic service is essential. Ongoing research achievement, community engagement and educational excellence are highly desirable. The successful candidate must also be committed to mentoring faculty, trainees, and medical students. In addition, they will have credentials that merit appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, will have an MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree, will be board certified in Psychiatry or Psychology, will possess a demonstrated commitment to innovation, and will have the leadership skills necessary for guiding faculty development and advancement across research, clinical and academic missions. As a department leader, the Chairperson will provide an energetic and inventive vision for maintaining and growing clinical, educational and research programs, expanding access across the behavioral health continuum of care, developing strategic interdisciplinary teams for furthering research, and continuing faculty development. The Department has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, teaching and research. The Rush Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences currently consists of 110 faculty members, including psychiatrists and psychologists, supported by 12 advanced practice providers and 125 staff. Its clinical divisions include Hospital Psychiatry, Hospital Psychology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry, Ambulatory Health Psychology, Integrated Behavioral Health, and the Road Home Program. The Department provides clinical services at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center, spanning a continuum of care from emergency psychiatric services, consultation-liaison and inpatient psychiatry to the Rush Day Hospital, and adult, child and health psychology outpatient clinics. Signature programs include the Road Home Program for veterans and their families; the Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment and Services (AARTS) Center; the Rush NeuroBehavioral Center; the Substance Use Intervention Team; collaborative care embedded in primary care and oncology; and interventional psychiatry services including TMS, esketamine and ECT. Department faculty also serve across Rush in neurology, pediatrics, oncology, transplant, bariatric surgery, orthopedics and the Alzheimer's Disease Center. In FY26 the Department recorded more than 53,000 outpatient visits and 11,000 inpatient encounters, and its research team received $24 million in external funding across more than 100 grants, including 49 federal and NIH awards. Research centers include the Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Research, the TREAT Lab, and the Woman's Board Depression Treatment Research Center. The Department has a four-year Psychiatry residency training program with 32 residents, fellowship programs in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, a Psychology residency program, and postdoctoral fellowships in psychology. The Department also leads the Psychiatry core clerkship and elective rotations for Rush Medical College students. Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities. Rush is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026-2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors. Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all. Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Total Compensation Pay Range: $ 500,000 - $ 650,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page ( https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits ). Join Rush and become part of one of the nation's best healthcare systems.
