Psychiatrist

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network in Worcester seeks a Psychiatrist for outpatient and emergency programs. You will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage psychopharmacologic treatments, and collaborate with care teams, families, and residents.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will supervise residents and provide clinical consultations to APRNs, contributing to teaching and program development. BHN offers generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency.
• Massachusetts medical license (MD/DO).
• DEA certificate.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
• Knowledge of current psychopharmacologic interventions.
• Ability to treat diverse populations with sound clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with clinical and agency technology.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations with formulations.
• Evaluate and prescribe psychopharmacologic treatments per standards.
• Engage family and collateral contacts in treatment planning.
• Produce timely clinical documentation and bill for services.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric residents.
• Offer clinical consultation to APRNs regarding care needs.
• Participate in clinical team meetings with outpatient clinicians.
• Use agency technology to support teamwork and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Collaboration

Organization

Adaptability

Education

MD/DO with Psychiatry residency

Massachusetts medical license

DEA Certificate

Massachusetts CS Registration

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care. We are seeking a Psychiatrist for BHN's outpatient and emergency programs. Reporting to the Medical Director, this physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacologic treatment, collaborate with care teams and families, supervise psychiatric residents, and provide clinical consultation to APRNs.

What We Offer

• Purpose-Driven Clinical Practice - Provide essential psychiatric care that helps individuals and communities thrive.
• Comprehensive Patient Care - Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and support individuals using sound clinical principles and current standards of care.
• Collaborative Care Environment - Partner with clinicians, supervisors, families, collateral contacts, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Clinical Teaching and Consultation - Supervise psychiatric residents and serve as a trusted clinical resource to APRNs.
• Meaningful Community Impact - Serve challenging and diverse populations across BHN's outpatient and emergency programs.
• Quality-Focused Practice - Contribute to high-quality, compliant care and continuous improvement in daily practice.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Join an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do

• Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical formulations and recommendations grounded in sound clinical principles and judgment.
• Evaluate individuals for psychopharmacologic treatment and prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
• Engage appropriate family members and collateral contacts in treatment planning and care coordination.
• Produce timely, high-quality clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric residents and support their development within the care environment.
• Offer clinical consultation and guidance to APRNs regarding psychiatric care and treatment needs.
• Participate in clinical team meetings with outpatient clinicians, supervisors, and other care partners.
• Use agency technology and communication systems effectively while contributing to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with completed residency training in Psychiatry.
• Current Massachusetts medical license as an MD or DO.
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
• Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
• Broad knowledge of mental illness and current psychopharmacologic interventions.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to treat challenging and diverse populations with sound clinical judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and consultation skills.
• Proficiency with clinical and agency technology, along with strong organization, reliability, and openness to technological change.

We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care to individuals, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts. Our core values - Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork - guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference as part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary Range: $175,000-$250,000