Physician

Brockton Hospital · C3 PsychiatryBrockton, MAPhysicianPer Diem, Varied, Varies Hours/Pay Period: 0.0Req # 22163About Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is a 216-bed community teaching hospital and a major provider of comprehensive medical and behavioral health services to Southeastern Massachusetts. The hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a diverse population.Position Summary Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is seeking a Per-Diem Psychiatrist at approximately one half-time commitment to provide high-quality psychiatric care in an acute care hospital setting. This position includes direct patient evaluation and treatment as well as consultation-liaison services to medical, surgical, obstetric, and emergency departments. The role is weekday-based with flexible, negotiable hours.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform comprehensive psychiatric assessments and provide diagnosis and treatment planning for hospitalized patients.Deliver direct psychiatric care, including medication management, patient education and therapeutic interventions, on a DMH-licensed inpatient psychiatry unit.Provide consultation-liaison psychiatry services to medical, surgical, obstetric, and emergency services.Provide, as assigned, occasional inpatient coverage for psychiatric clinical staff.Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals.Document clinical encounters in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.Participate in care coordination and discharge planning as appropriate.Perform other related duties as assigned.ScheduleMonday-Friday coverage onlyApproximately half-time per-diem commitmentHours and specific scheduling to be negotiatedQualificationsMD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residencyBoard-certified or board-eligible in PsychiatryEligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsExperience or interest in consultation-liaison psychiatry preferredCore competencies and experience in identifying, assessing, and treating substance use disorders (SUDs), including screening for all substances, understanding co-occurring mental health conditions and using evidence-based interventions like motivational interviewing, psychopharmacology (including MAT)Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced clinical environment that requires timely completion of tasks and consistently respectful treatment of patients and staff of diverse backgrounds. Salary Range: Per Contract