Psychiatrist - Medical Doctor (MD) (Part-Time)
CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-exempt, part time/4-6 hours per week, permanent
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
PAY RANGE: Band K - MD $102 - $120/hour
WHO YOU ARE:
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT
The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.
The Psychiatrist will play a key role in the delivery of exceptional psychiatric care to CRCH patients, providing both administrative support and direct care while working collaboratively to ensure continued excellence in performance standards.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluate and treat patients, provide psychiatric assessment/care and health education services; assess psychological impact of illness and treat appropriately.
* Prescribe medications including controlled substances utilizing evidence-based medicine.
* Provide consultation to nurses to triage patients who call or walk in to the Health Center.
* Manage and follow-up on patients through Electronic Medical Records.
* Maintain continuity of care when Health Center patients utilize other health care facilities (i.e., referrals, emergency room services, hospital outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services).
* Refer patients for specialty services and provide documentation according to Health Center policies, procedures and follow-up on results.
* Participate in on-site and off-site continuing education programs and ensure training to maintain licensure.
* Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
* Provide appropriate health screenings as a baseline prior to psychopharmacology management.
* Work closely in collaboration with BH and primary care clinicians around referrals generated for medication evaluation, and follow medication management visits.
* Meet clinical standard of productivity as specified in employment agreement.
* Other duties as assigned by Director of Behavioral Health or designee.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS
* Medical Doctor with board certification in psychiatry.
* Active license to practice psychiatry in Massachusetts.
* Prior ambulatory experience preferred.
* Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
* Experience in diverse culture preferred.
OUR PROMISE
If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as the Psychiatrist rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical & Dental Insurance
Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Tickets at Work
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Travel Reimbursement
Professional Development Opportunities
Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!
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