Psychiatrist

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Staff Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services to adults with chronic medical conditions receiving inpatient care at Tewksbury Hospital.

Working collaboratively with medical providers, psychologists, nursing staff, and other members of the clinical team, the Staff Psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric co-occurring conditions and develop individualized treatment recommendations that address complex behavioral health and medical needs. The Psychiatrist will also provide consultation regarding medication therapy, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and promote effective transitions of care between the hospital and community-based settings.

This position is ideal for a professional that will bring strong clinical judgment, expertise in psychiatric assessment and treatment, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary medical environment. This position also contributes to clinical policy, quality improvement, medical staff activities, and the education and training of professional students or residents.

Hours:  8:30am - 5:00pm

Duties and Responsibilities (These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment to patients receiving care on DPH units at Tewksbury Hospital.
• Lead inpatient mental health rounds for your patients and document clinical assessments, treatment recommendations, and other required information in the medical record.
• Evaluate medication therapy and recommend adjustments based on each patient's psychiatric, medical, and clinical needs.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary mental health rounds and collaborate with medical clinicians and other members of the care team to develop effective treatment plans.
• Integrate work with staff psychologists involved in the care of assigned patients.
• Partner with outside agencies and providers to facilitate effective transitions into and out of hospital care.
• Review clinical policies and practices related to mental health services and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to hospital committees, Medical Staff activities, and other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for completing Rogers guardianships when patients lack capacity for understanding the risks and benefits for needed antipsychotic medication.
• Provide teaching, training, and clinical oversight to students or residents, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of residency training in a recognized psychiatry program and at least two (2) years of professional experience in the field of psychiatry.
• Current and valid registration as a physician with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.
• Active Massachusetts Medical License.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of psychiatry and medicine.
• Thorough understanding of psychiatric diagnostic and treatment methods, including psychopharmacology and medication management.
• Ability to interpret patient profiles, medication orders, medical records, and other clinical documentation.
• Sound clinical judgment with the capacity to analyze patient information, draw appropriate conclusions, and develop treatment recommendations.
• Ability to plan and organize individualized treatment programs for patients with complex psychiatric and medical needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document clinical information clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Ability to interact effectively and compassionately with individuals experiencing physical and/or emotional stress.
• Capacity to establish rapport with individuals from varied cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Familiarity with the treatment of individuals with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and substance use conditions.
• Clinical background providing psychiatric consultation within an inpatient hospital, medical, institutional, or similarly complex care environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness collaborating with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other multidisciplinary professionals.
• Strong understanding of continuity of care and transitions between inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex clinical information and develop practical, patient-centered treatment recommendations.
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles and their application to behavioral health and psychiatric services.
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills, including the capacity to provide clinical guidance and oversight to other professionals.
• Commitment to culturally responsive care and working effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills.

About Tewksbury Hospital

Tewksbury Hospital under the Department of Public Health (DPH), is a 370-bed Joint Commission accredited hospital. The hospital provides treatment of care and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.  Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including continuous on-site physician coverage, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

 Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4.

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Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least three years of residency training in a recognized program of psychiatry and be Board eligible with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and/or be certified by ABPN. 

Special Requirements: Current and valid registration as a Physician under Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Incumbents must possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.