Staff Psychiatrist
Mass General Brigham
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.
Job description
Job 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.
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.
- Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine Medicine required or Doctorate Related Field of Study required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
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.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctorate in related field of study
- Formal Residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME (3-5 years)
- Experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other somatic therapies
- Experience formulating treatment plans and conducting patient-specific treatment programs
- Basic computer skills for electronic/online systems
- Complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition Programs
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.