Psychiatrist ~ Per Diem

Hahhh; Southbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated caregivers to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves performing psychiatric evaluations, prescribing medications, and collaborating with a variety of healthcare professionals to ensure the best treatment for patients. The organization emphasizes a culture of respect and teamwork, making it a great place to build a fulfilling career. With a commitment to academic excellence and research, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health system's mission of healing and support for the community. Join a team where every role is valued and every caregiver makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Must have valid DEA and a current license to practice medicine in Massachusetts.
• Experience in an inpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and prescribe psychotropic medications.
• Direct and coordinate medical activities related to patient care.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Massachusetts

Board eligible/Board certification in Psychiatry

Job description

remote type Hybrid 1-2 Working Caregivers (Onsite 1 - 2 days)

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Performs psychiatric evaluations, prescribes psychotropic medications, documents, and follows patients throughout their course of treatment while on the inpatient unit.
2. Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to work.
3. Directs and coordinates medical activities related to patient care.
4. Works with outpatient mental health providers, substance abuse directors, the outpatient and Inpatient Medical Director, the hospital medical staff, and nursing administration.
5. Adheres to the best psychiatric and clinical practices as learned in self-directed continuing education materials.
6. Works cooperatively with the Chief of Psychiatry and Senior Leadership to ensure compliance with all state regulatory and statutory requirements stipulated by the Department of Mental Health, Joint Commission, the Department of Public Health, BSAS and CMS.
7. Participates in the medical staff continuing medical education program.
8. Supervises Advanced Practice Clinicians as assigned by the Medical Director of Inpatient Services.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

1. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine.
2. Must have valid DEA.
3. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in Massachusetts.
4. Board eligible/Board certification in Psychiatry.

Experience/Skills:
Required:

1. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred:

1. Experience in an inpatient setting preferred.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

About Us

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.