Geriatric Psychiatrist

Valeo Resources; Massachusetts; Sur place; USD 210 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Valeo Resources is seeking a full-time, on-site Geriatric Psychiatrist in Massachusetts to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for older adults with complex medical and cognitive conditions.

You will conduct psychiatric assessments, prescribe and monitor medications, offer psychotherapy as appropriate, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of geriatric mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Geriatric Psychiatry expertise for mood, anxiety, psychotic, and cognitive disorders in older adults.
• Ability to manage complex medical comorbidities with psychiatric care.
• Proficiency in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Experience or training in Neuropsychiatry and dementia-related care.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry; geriatric fellowship preferred.
• License and DEA registration in Massachusetts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and cultural competence.
• Experience in hospital, outpatient, or long-term care settings.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychopharmacologic treatments.
• Provide psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with primary care, neurology, social work, and other team members.
• Contribute to quality improvement in geriatric mental health.

Connaissances

Geriatric psychiatry

Medical knowledge

Psychopharmacology

Interdisciplinary coordination

Ethical patient-centered care

Communication

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Hospital/outpatient/long-term care

Description du poste

Company Description

Valeo Resources specializes in health care talent acquisition, partnering with hospitals, surgical centers, physician groups, behavioral health organizations, pharmacies, and laboratories to connect them with top clinical and non-clinical professionals. The organization is known for fast, high-quality results, exceptional customer service, and a strong ethical foundation. Valeo Resources supports both healthcare employers seeking to build strong teams and job seekers pursuing their next career opportunity. The company also welcomes individuals interested in exploring careers in recruiting, offering informed guidance and industry insight.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Geriatric Psychiatrist role is based in Massachusetts, United States. The Geriatric Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for older adult patients, including managing complex comorbid medical and cognitive conditions. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments, prescribing and monitoring psychopharmacologic treatments, providing psychotherapy as appropriate, and coordinating care with primary care providers, neurologists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, participating in case conferences, documenting care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives related to geriatric mental health. The psychiatrist will also serve as a clinical resource on geriatric behavioral health issues for staff, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Geriatric Psychiatry, including assessment and treatment of mood, anxiety, psychotic, and cognitive disorders in older adults.
• Strong foundation in Medicine and Psychiatry to manage psychiatric conditions in the context of complex medical comorbidities.
• Proficiency in providing comprehensive Psychiatric Care, including psychopharmacology, psychotherapy modalities appropriate for older adults, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Experience or training in Neuropsychiatry, particularly in the evaluation and management of neurocognitive disorders such as dementia and related behavioral symptoms.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry; fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted medical license (or eligibility) in Massachusetts and DEA registration.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and engage effectively with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care, cultural competence, and evidence-based practice.
• Prior experience in hospital, outpatient, or long-term care settings serving older adults is highly beneficial.