We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Team

This role can be part time (24 hours weekly) or full time, and further crafted to meet the specific interests and skills of our job candidate (passion projects or specific patient population etc.).

Physician Benefits include:

• Malpractice Insurance is covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
• Continuing Medical Education Stipend (prorated) of up to $2500 and 5 days of leave per year.
• Reimbursement for renewal costs of licenses.
• Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs
• Generous PTO with 11 additional paid Holidays annually

Role:

The Psychiatrist coordinates and assists with overseeing psychiatric services together with Behavioral Health Director based out of our Community Health Center as well as provides direct services to patients. Duties include but are not limited to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions; issuing prescriptions and maintenance for clients on psychotropic medication; assumes leadership role in case conferences and in-service training of staff; actively participates in peer review and Utilization Review (UR).

Responsibilities:

• Prescribes and maintains clients on psychotropic medication.
• Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
• Supports substance use disorder care.
• Participates in diagnostic formulations and development of treatment plans for the department.
• Supports Behavioral Health Director with input and review of behavioral health-related policies.
• Takes a leadership role in case conferences and in-service training of staff, including an overview of medical problems and organic psychiatric and neurological problems.
• Participates in Peer Review and Utilization Review.
• Collaborates with psychiatric nurse practitioner in consultation and peer review.
• Provides psychiatric consultation to primary care medical providers.
• Participates in training of Behavioral Health Department interns and staff, possibly also other Agency staff, as arranged with Behavioral Health Department Director.

• Completed accredited physician residency and training in Psychiatry
• Current Massachusetts MD License, MCSR, DEA, and Basic Life Support required or ability to obtain
• Board certified