Inpatient Psychiatrist

Inpatient PsychiatristThe Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) seeks a highly qualified Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our academic psychiatry faculty. This position involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and clinical leadership on an adult inpatient psychiatry service within a major teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School.The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care for patients presenting with a broad spectrum of acute psychiatric disorders. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments, developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans, managing psychopharmacologic interventions, assessing safety and risk, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment teams. Additional responsibilities may include consultation with medical services and collaboration with community clinicians to ensure continuity of care across treatment settings.The Department of Psychiatry is a major teaching site for Harvard Medical School and the BIDMC Harvard Psychiatry Residency Training Program. Faculty members actively participate in the education and supervision of psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees through direct clinical teaching, case conferences, didactics and mentorship of scholarly activities. The position includes opportunities for faculty development, academic advancement, and participation in the educational and research missions of the department. A Harvard Medical School appointment at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and academic accomplishments.QualificationsMD from an accredited medical schoolBoard-certified or board-eligible in PsychiatryPossession of a valid Massachusetts medical licenseSubstantial psychiatric knowledge base and excellent clinical abilitiesDemonstrated expertise in the assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illness in acute care settingsStrong psychopharmacology skills and knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatmentsAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environmentCommitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive psychiatric careInterest in medical education and academic psychiatryAbout Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level I Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a healthcare system comprising 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.About Harvard Medical Faculty PhysiciansHarvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.