Emergency Services Psychiatry Medical Director opening in Salem, MALocated in Salem, MA - Boston 20mFull-time; PermanentEmployedHybrid - Virtual & On-SiteSeeking BC Adult Psychiatrist with CL Psychiatry TrainingLeadership Position Overview: Serve as Medical Director providing clinical, medical and quality oversight for a comprehensive Emergency Services Division Co-lead the division alongside executive leadership Oversee Behavioral Health Crisis Consultation and Consultation-Liaison services across multiple hospitals Hybrid position combining virtual and on-site responsibilities Provide clinical leadership for hospital-based behavioral health and psychiatric consultation services Plan, develop and implement Consultation-Liaison service structures for select hospitals Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse clinical specialists and other credentialed clinicians Provide scheduled and as-needed Consultation-Liaison services Review complex clinical case escalations and provide guidance regarding admission and diversion barriers Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and risk-reduction initiatives Provide medical leadership regarding clinical policies, regulations and accreditation requirements Participate in academic enrichment and provider education through live, virtual and recorded training Provide telephone consultation coverage for Emergency Services staff and hospital teams Oversee clinical quality across Emergency Services programming Minimum 5 years of hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry experience required Minimum 2 years of formal leadership experience required Fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry/Psychosomatic Medicine required Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry requiredBoard Certification or Board Eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry required Comp/Benefits: $370,000-$400,000 annual base salary Potential performance-based incentive compensation Productivity and quality bonus opportunities Comprehensive employed physician benefits Group/Facility Info: Large integrated healthcare network with extensive hospital-based behavioral health services Emergency Services programming includes hospital-based teams, Consultation-Liaison services, central triage and jail diversion programs Multidisciplinary behavioral health environment supporting medically complex psychiatric patients Strong collaboration between psychiatry, acute medical teams and organizational leadership Position provides system-level influence over clinical quality, patient safety and behavioral health strategy Academic and educational opportunities with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams Structured quality, regulatory and accreditation programs About the Area:Salem is a historic coastal city on Massachusetts' North Shore, approximately 20 miles north of Boston. The area combines waterfront living, restaurants, museums and a vibrant downtown with convenient access to Boston and surrounding North Shore communities. Residents also enjoy beaches, boating, parks and easy access to the broader recreational opportunities of coastal New England.
