Academic Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health (Outpatient & ED)

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Psychiatrist – Behavioral Health

Boston Medical Center Health System | Brighton & South Market | Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Medical Center Health System is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health team supporting BMC Brighton and BMC South. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a mission‑driven academic health system while delivering high‑quality psychiatric care across outpatient, primary care, and emergency department settings.

As a Psychiatrist with BMC Health System, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving access to behavioral healthcare across the Greater Boston community. You will also play an important role in resident and medical student education within an academic environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and patient‑centered care.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic practice at BMC Brighton
• Integrated behavioral health support within Primary Care
• Psychiatric coverage within the Emergency Department at BMC South
• Academic appointment opportunities with resident and medical student teaching
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care model
• Participation in shared call rotation
• Mission‑driven healthcare system committed to underserved populations
• Supportive leadership and collegial physician environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing medication management
• Deliver psychiatric care in outpatient behavioral health, primary care, and emergency department settings
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications while ensuring safe and effective treatment plans
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other care team members to coordinate patient care
• Participate in psychiatric emergency evaluations and crisis intervention services
• Participate in after‑hours, weekend, and holiday on‑call coverage rotations
• Supervise and mentor residents and medical students
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Support continued growth of referral relationships throughout BMC Health System

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program
• Massachusetts medical license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
• BLS Certification
• Experience working within multidisciplinary behavioral health teams preferred

Why Join Boston Medical Center Health System?

At Boston Medical Center Health System, You’ll Join a Nationally Recognized Organization Committed To Clinical Excellence, Innovation, Health Equity, And Academic Medicine. Physicians Benefit From

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Academic and teaching opportunities
• Diverse and complex patient populations
• Collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Strong commitment to behavioral health expansion and community impact

Location

Boston, Massachusetts
Practice locations include BMC Brighton and BMC South.

The base salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to clinical FTE, qualifications, experience, education, board certifications, specialty, training, and scope of practice. The above hiring range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Any eligible incentive compensation is not included in the above compensation range and will be discussed during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including veterans, disabled individuals, and members of all protected classes to apply.