Physician - Psychiatry

We are actively seeking a driven and collaborative psychiatrist to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team serving the Nashua area.

Our program provides a comprehensive array of mental health services spanning the full spectrum of care.

This full-time hospital-based role involves delivering psychiatric care across various service levels, including:

- Inpatient psychiatric care
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

- Behavioral Health Emergency Services
- Behavioral Health Consultation Services

This position presents an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team committed to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through evidence-based, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients admitted to our 18-bed inpatient unit.

- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, focusing on medication management for patients across all care levels.

- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team, including therapists, nurses, case managers, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the establishment of best practices within the program.

- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment through ongoing professional development.

- Ensure the completion of all required clinical documentation related to patient care, including timely signing of medical records.

- Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.

- Undertake administrative duties as necessitated by departmental needs.

Work Schedule:

- Commitment of at least thirty-six (36) clinical hours per week, supplemented by four (4) administrative hours. Adjustments will be made during periods of absence.

- Participation in after-hours clinical on-call duties, ensuring 24/7 psychiatric coverage as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

- Active NH State License Board Status: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (certification to be achieved within five years post-residency).

- Experience: No minimum required.

- Vaccination: Influenza vaccine required or applicable medical/religious exemption; COVID-19 vaccination required or applicable exemption.

Qualifications:

- MD/DO degree.

- Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

- Active medical license in NH (or in the process of obtaining).

- Minimum of two years’ experience in psychiatric care delivery in inpatient or outpatient settings.

- Proficiency in evidence-based practices with a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.

- Capability to function autonomously as well as part of a team.

- Familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical records (EMR) system.