Psychiatrist

RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Impact on community

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. in Holyoke, MA, is seeking a Psychiatrist (Full Time) to provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for adult clients. Hours start at 16 part-time hours but can range up to 40 full-time hours.

The role includes medication management, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, accurate documentation, and opportunities for growth within the organization. River Valley Counseling Center offers a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Medical Degree and board certification in Psychiatry.
• Five years of adult psychiatry experience.
• Current MA medical license and registration; narcotics license required.
• Massachusetts licensure and narcotics license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations of adult clients.
• Provide medication evaluations and maintenance treatment for clients.
• Consult with families of adult clients when beneficial to mental health.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.
• Document timely and accurate medical records and documentation.
• Participate in team case reviews and provide psychiatric input.

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Massachusetts Medical Licensure

Narcotics License (Bureau of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs)

Job description

Position

Psychiatrist (Full Time), 303 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA, US. Requisition ID: 1061. Salary Range: $130.00 - $150.00 Hourly.

About Us

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC) our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve. We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective care for all.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Provider at River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) delivers psychiatric evaluations and treatment to clients, addressing diagnostic, pharmacological, and psychosocial needs. The role includes consulting with other medical and clinical practitioners, completing timely and accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, client-centered care. Hours for this position start at 16 part-time hours but can range up to 40 full‑time hours. This position also offers opportunities for future growth and advancement within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide psychiatric evaluations of adult clients.
• To provide psychiatric evaluations and consultation to their families of adult clients when family treatment will benefit the clients' mental health status.
• To be knowledgeable about the age-appropriate developmental needs of the client and the developmental cycles of the family.
• To provide medication evaluations and maintenance treatment for clients.
• To participate and provide psychiatric input into the team case review process.
• To provide general consultation and guidance around issues of dangerous and potential hospitalization.
• To provide consultation to physicians of other specialty areas (e.g. pediatricians, family practitioners, neurologists) around psychiatric issues when these physicians also are working with RVCC clients.
• To provide care to the family of the client through utilization of the following: explain the procedure according to age and level of comprehension, answer questions, and make adjustments.

Qualifications

Based On Technical Factors. To Provide Privacy. Qualifications

• Required: Medical Degree; Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Five years practice experience in working with adults with psychiatric presentation.
• Current Medical Licensure and registration within the State of Massachusetts; current license from the Bureau of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs.
• Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• A supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Competitive benefits package
• Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
• The chance to make a real difference in our communities

Summary of Benefits

• Salary Range: $130 - $150/hour Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty
• And Licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation For Advanced education for qualifying positions.
• Generous time off benefits for eligible positions.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• CEU reimbursement.
• 403b match.
• Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians.