Staff Psychiatrist

Summary
Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment; formulates individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses; conducts routine forensic evaluations (e.g., commitment, guardianship); and directs the ongoing care of patients.
'Your responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to providing rotating clinical coverage for Belmont- and Middleborough-based inpatient, partial hospital, and/or residential programs for up to 48 weeks each year including during periods of high coverage needs (e.g., around major holidays and winter/summer vacation). The average assigned patient census will be 8, which may comprise patient coverage for two units/providers.''
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Provides clinical services including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
-Communicates with other providers of mental health and medical services as appropriate.
-Maintains contact with family members as appropriate.
-Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
-Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations.
-Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e.g., staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.)
-Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues.

Education
Doctor of Medicine required or Doctorate Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Formal Residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other somatic therapies, the formulation of treatment plans and the conduct of patient-specific treatment programs. (May be obtained during residency education)
- All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
- Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.