Attending Psychiatrist, Addiction Consult Liaison - Worcester MA

Hiring Range : $263,358 - $274,358

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Attending Psychiatrist, Addiction Consultation-Liaison -Worcester, MA

The ideal candidate will provide psychiatric consultation services to patients admitted to medical surgical units and those presenting in the emergency room. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by addressing the interface between medical and psychiatric illnesses.

Alternate : Case Load Variety. Teaching. And More.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients in medical surgical units and the emergency room to evaluate for psychiatric diagnoses, risk factors, and treatment needs.

Collaborate with medical and surgical teams to develop integrated treatment plans that address both medical and psychiatric concerns.

Provide evidence-based psychiatric interventions, including medication

management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, as appropriate.

Educate medical and nursing staff on psychiatric issues, including recognition of symptoms, appropriate interventions, and strategies for managing psychiatric emergencies.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to discuss complex cases and coordinate care.

Document all clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the Epic electronic medical record system.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards governing

psychiatric practice.

Stay abreast of developments in the field of consultation liaison psychiatry through continuing education and professional development activities.

Participation in weekday evening and weekend is optional and provides additional compensation

Qualifications

Eligible individuals should have the following qualifications :

Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license

Be board certified or board eligible

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

Sign-on bonuses and newly added referral bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

6+ weeks of paid time off (vacation / CME / holidays)

Practice / CME allowance - $4,000 per fiscal year

Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary, with additional

retirement vehicles

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit

Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs

Hospital liability insurance

Concierge Services for Relocation, if applicable to your role

About our Department : We are the largest provider of psychiatric services in central Massachusetts with over 400 faculty members who work in a variety of settings within UMass Memorial Health, the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and the public sector. We integrate our clinical, research, teaching and community partnership activities to help individuals and families transform their lives through recovery from mental illness and addiction.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences has outstanding training programs which include 27 residents and fellows as well as 16 trainees. Our Psychiatry positions offer the opportunity for involvement in a full range of activities. We are a national leader in public sector psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders, biological psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, forensic psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, women s mental

health, and addiction psychiatry.

How to apply

Should you have any questions regarding the position or issues submitting an application through Website, please feel free to reach out to Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter at Krystal.Vincent@umassmemorial.org