Outpatient Psychiatrist Part-Time

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a psychiatrist to support active Behavioral Health treatment cases and the Healing, Recovery and Wellness program.

You will provide psychopharmacological evaluation, consultation, and ongoing treatment, collaborating with Behavioral Health clinicians to ensure continuity of care and health equity. The role includes direct patient care, coordination with primary care, and participation in crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• APA approved psychiatric residency completed.
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in Massachusetts.
• Minimum two years post-graduate training in mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients for psychopharmacological interventions and becomes part of the treatment team when indicated.
• Provides consultation to Behavioral Health clinicians and medical staff regarding psychopharmacological interventions for persons with addictions and in recovery.
• Provides direct services to such clients as indicated, carrying a caseload of individual treatment and medication follow-up visits as clinically indicated.
• Serves as a consultant to the Behavioral Health team and the primary care team, attending clinical meetings for adult patients.
• Offers in-service training on medication updates and culturally appropriate usage.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Autonomy and decision-making

Knowledge of community resources

Education

APA approved psychiatric residency

Job description

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Job Summary

APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY General summary and overview statement Under the direction of the Behavioral Health Department Director, develops and provides services for active Behavioral Health treatment cases and Healing Recovery and Wellness program participants (formerly the Substance Use Disorder program) re: psychopharmacological consultation, evaluation and on-going treatment and monitoring. Works closely with Behavioral Health department clinicians and the Healing, Recovery and Wellness program, to ensure continuity of care. Consults with the Southern Jamaica Plain Community Health Center Providers across departments to address psychopharmacological needs of the SJPCHC adult population and offers on-going consultation and support to clinical teams. Works closely with primary care providers in managing Behavioral Health care. Works with a commitment to health equity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Evaluates patients for psychopharmacological interventions and becomes part of the treatment team when indicated. Works closely with the patients’ primary therapist to coordinate treatment. Provides psychiatric review of cases in team meeting.
2. Provides consultation to Behavioral Health clinicians and medical staff regarding psychopharmacological interventions for persons with addictions and in recovery.
3. Provides direct services to such clients as indicated, carrying a caseload of individual treatment and medication follow-up visits as clinically indicated.
4. Serves as a consultant to the Behavioral Health team as well as the larger health center primary care team. Attends Behavioral Health clinical team meetings for adult patients.
5. Offers in-service training programs to Behavioral Health team and the larger health center team regarding issues of medication updates, indicated uses of anxiolytic and anti-depressant medications as well as cultural issues related to medication usage.
6. Assists with crisis intervention as needed, particularly evaluation for in-patient hospitalization as needed.
7. Fulfills administrative and record keeping responsibilities including all documentation in the electronic medical record, including documentation of medications, medication reconciliation and lab reports.
8. Is available during hours of operation of the Behavioral Health Department.
9. Co-signs treatment plans of clinicians as needed in the Behavioral Health Department.
10. In collaboration with Behavioral Health Director, and Family team coordinator oversees Utilization Review process.
11. In collaboration with Behavioral Health Director, assists in overseeing clinical care provided in Behavioral Health Department. Ensures that services are of optimal quality and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, hospital standards, and ethical principles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APA approved psychiatric residency (experience in community psychiatry preferred.)
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum two years post graduate training in mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in working with a diverse ethnic population.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Sensitivity to various cultures and lifestyles.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams of providers – mental health, substance abuse, advocates and primary care providers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated flexibility, autonomy and capacity for necessary decision-making.
• Knowledge of community issues and resources, health care utilization patterns of residents and ability to apply this knowledge to treatment planning, especially with patients with poor compliance rates.

The starting salary is equivalent to $195,000 annually for a full-time position; salary will be prorated based on the part-time schedule.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 640 Centre Street

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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