The Department of Public Health is seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist who will provide comprehensive, high-quality, psychiatric psychological and addiction treatment services to adults with chronic medical illnesses while inpatients on Tewksbury Hospital’s medical units.

You may assume responsibility for oversight of the teaching and training of any professional students or residents. You will support the completion of all necessary documentation, and provision of all elective and emergent mental health evaluation and treatment, and will work, in collaboration with the DPH clinical staff, to design effective clinical plans for all medical patients who have psychiatric co-morbidities. You will also participate and or direct all relevant committees and will actively participate in quality improvement activities of the Hospital.

Please note: This position will work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• This position will provide direct psychiatric service to patients in the DPH units of Tewksbury Hospital through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients as requested in consultation by medical clinicians.
• The psychiatrist will round on inpatients on DPH units as requested by DPH clinical staff and will document assessments and recommendations in Medical Records.
• They will evaluate medication therapy and advise on changes in medications based on the clinical condition.
• The Psychiatrist will actively participate in multi-disciplinary Mental Health rounds in each assigned unit.
• Will oversee the work of staff psychologists involved in patient care for those patients under his/her care.
• Will work with outside agencies as required by patient need to formulate effective transitions into and out of care at this facility from and to other settings.
• In addition, they will assure that available clinical resources are deployed most effectively, develop staffing plans to meet the clinical needs of the patient population, and review and offer recommendations on all matters of clinical policy and practice related to mental health services.
• The Psychiatrist will monitor the quality of mental health services provided to patients in the DPH units of Tewksbury Hospital.
• They will initiate and follow through improvements in the quality of Mental Health services provided to patients in the DPH units of Tewksbury Hospital.
• As anactive memberr of Tewksbury Hospital, Medical staff will participate in staff committees and other Medical Staff responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and experience with the care of patients with major mental illness.
• Knowledge of, and experience with the care of patients with polysubstance use disorders.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the care of patients with acute and chronic medical illness, including traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Board Certification with at least three (3) years of post-residency professional experience in the field of psychiatry and/or completion of a fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with specialty board certification.
• A capacity to work well within medical and multi-disciplinary teams.

About Tewksbury Hospital: Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on-site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Hire Process:A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services before the candidate is hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least three years of residency training in a recognized program in psychiatry AND at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the field of psychiatry.

Special Requirements: Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $152,800.00 - $248,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Neurology
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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