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Interventional Psychiatry Program Director
University Of California - Irvine
Location : Irvine, CA, 92606
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $310,000 - $360,000
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
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Interventional Psychiatry Program Director- Clinical X Series
Psychiatry and Human Behavior / School of Medicine / UC IrvinePosition overview
Application Window
Open date:January 17, 2025
Next review date:Friday, Nov 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Interventional Psychiatry Program Director will direct a new interventional psychiatry program in the Ambulatory Care Division of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at UC Irvine. This will include providing clinical administrative oversight of the program, supervising additional faculty delivering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and other rapid acting therapeutic agents, education residents and fellows and, where appropriate, oversee research activities involving TMS and other neurotherapeutic interventions. The Interventional Psychiatry Program Director will be hired into the Professor of Clinical X Series - Open Ranks. Candidates must possess an M.D. degree and be eligible to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Applicants must have a demonstrated and established track record in TMS based therapeutics. Applicants must be eligible for a California Medical License and membership on the Medical Staff at the University of California, Irvine. Applicants must have a track record of conducting mechanistic research using TMS as a tool and/or clinical trials of neuromodulation in serious mental disorders including major depression, OCD and psychotic disorders. Preferred qualifications include excellent clinical skills, medical knowledge, interest in teaching, and scholarly aspirations. Applicants must be able to contribute to the diverse needs of our diverse patient population served by the Department of Psychiatry, including under-represented minorities in our community.
About the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior:
As a top-ranked department within a leading public research university, the UC Irvine Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior is dedicated to advancing clinical care, education, and research. We provide high-quality training to UCI medical students, adult psychiatry residents, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows, while conducting cutting-edge research across diverse disciplines such as stem cell biology, aging and neurodegeneration, sleep, neurodevelopment, psychotic disorders, and precision health. Our department is also collaborating closely in the development of the Noel Drury, MD, Institute for Translational Depression Discoveries, a new interdisciplinary center that seeks to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of depression. With over 158 faculty, trainees, and staff, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, quality education, and advancing mental health through collaborative research and innovation.
UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Qualifications
Candidates must possess an M.D. degree.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Teaching Statement - See our .
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance . See our .
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Candidates for this leadership role should demonstrate advanced expertise in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapies, mechanistic research in neurotherapeutics, and clinical trial oversight. Mastery in managing complex mental health disorders like depression and OCD is essential to excel in Irvine’s academic and medical community.
This directorship offers a unique trajectory combining clinical leadership, education, and pioneering research. It positions professionals to influence emerging treatments and expand academic credentials through professorial ranks, fostering growth in neurotherapeutic innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The director oversees clinical operations, supervises faculty delivering rapid-acting therapies like TMS, mentors residents and fellows, and manages research initiatives. Balancing administrative duties with educational and clinical excellence defines the day-to-day workflow in this specialized psychiatric leadership.
Irvine’s proximity to a dense healthcare and academic network intensifies competition for psychiatry program directors. Candidates with robust clinical trial experience and board certification stand out amid growing demand for neuropsychiatric innovation in this region.
Applicants must hold an M.D. and be eligible for California medical licensure. Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required, reflecting UC Irvine’s commitment to rigorous clinical standards and faculty excellence.
UC Irvine’s emphasis on translational research, diverse patient care, and integration with cutting-edge centers like the Noel Drury Institute sets this role apart. It offers a blend of academic prestige and an inclusive environment that values contributions to minority health advancement.
Based on regional benchmarks for clinical program directors with specialized expertise in psychiatry, the annual salary typically ranges from $220,000 to $280,000. This reflects the advanced qualifications, leadership responsibilities, and academic rank associated with the position.
Serving a multicultural patient base necessitates culturally competent care and inclusive clinical strategies. The director must tailor neurotherapeutic interventions to diverse populations, supporting health equity and addressing underrepresented community needs in mental health.
Balancing research protocols, regulatory compliance, and clinical workflow requires strategic oversight. The director must navigate faculty coordination, patient education, and evolving therapeutic technologies while maintaining high standards of care and academic rigor.
Indeed, UC Irvine prioritizes inclusive excellence. Program directors are expected to contribute actively to community engagement and foster diversity in patient care and faculty recruitment, enhancing the institution’s mission to serve historically underserved populations.
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