Permanent Psychiatry: General Job in Ayer, Massachusetts

• Position Type: Permanent
• Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• Structure of Position: Employed by Hospital/Clinic/MSO/Other, Academic
• Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
• Expected Patient Call Coverage: No call
• Expected ER Call Coverage: No call

Behavioral Healthcare Facility providing Mental Health and Co-occurring Addictions Care for older adolescents and adults is seeking an Adult Inpatient psychiatrist.

The Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive, clinically effective psychiatric care to adults, adolescents or children. Staff Psychiatrists have medical/clinical authority and responsibility for admitting, patient care, and discharge of patients admitted to the unit. Responsible for medical administration and, in some cases, supervision of APRNs, implementing clinically sound, consumer-oriented services in collaboration with the Medical Director. 

Psychiatrist will carry a maximum caseload of 12 patients. Average patient LOS, 8 – 10days.

Abides by policies, procedures, and medical staff training and compliance that promote a positive work and treatment culture, measurable patient quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance. Advanced level knowledge in psychiatry and in the application of clinical treatment modalities with population(s) served. Effective oral and written communication skills. Experienced in clinical supervision and training. Strong organizational and team-building skills.

Skilled in maintaining regulations applicable to programs and services (e.g. Joint Commission, CMS, DPH, DMH, etc.), teaching/training skills desired.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen
• Preferred Experience Level: Experienced
• Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes

• Facility Type: Clinic
• Number of Providers: 12