Psychiatrist

Position Overview The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing high-quality psychiatric and psychopharmacologic care to adult patients within Merrimack Health’s Behavioral Health program. This role includes conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, utilizing measurement-based care tools, delivering evidence-based treatment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centered outcomes. The Psychiatrist functions as both a direct care provider and consultant, supporting integrated care across primary care, specialty behavioral health, and community-based settings, while contributing to education, supervision, and program development initiatives. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and psychopharmacologic evaluations for adult patients Utilize measurement-based care tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS) to guide diagnosis and treatment planning Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions using DSM-5-TR criteria and evidence-based practices Provide medication management for patients with varying clinical complexity Determine appropriate level of care and coordinate referrals across care settings Provide consultation to primary care providers and multidisciplinary teams Deliver crisis intervention including suicide risk assessment and safety planning Maintain DEA, MCSR, and prescribing compliance Document care in a timely manner (within 24–48 hours) Supervise and educate trainees including PMHNP residents and students Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings Meet productivity expectations aligned with organizational benchmarks Utilize EHR systems and participate in quality improvement initiatives Monitor lab and diagnostic data relevant to treatment Demonstrate cultural humility and trauma-informed care Education and Experience MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active Massachusetts medical license or eligibility Active DEA and MCSR registration Strong knowledge of DSM-5-TR Competitive compensation package, including base salary and incentive structure. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, retirement, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail, and paid time off. Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated health system. Location Lawrence, Massachusetts #J-18808-Ljbffr Merrimack Health