Location:Salem, MA
Salem, Massachusetts is a vibrant coastal city rich in history and culture, offering an exceptional quality of life with its thriving arts scene, unique architecture, and proximity to Boston. The area provides a wonderful blend of New England charm and urban accessibility, making it an ideal destination for professionals seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Facility:This behavioral health organization is a growing, mission-driven healthcare system committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. The facility provides comprehensive behavioral health services across multiple hospitals, including Emergency Services, Consultation-Liaison psychiatry, Crisis Consultation, and Jail Diversion Programs, supported by a large interdisciplinary team of over 35,000 dedicated healthcare professionals.
Opportunity:Physician - Psychiatry
Job Details:- Serve as Emergency Services Medical Director, providing clinical and medical oversight across all Emergency Services Division programming
- Co-lead the Emergency Services Division alongside the VP of Emergency Services, overseeing Hospital Team North, Hospital Team South, CL Team, Central Triage, and Jail Diversion Programs
- Plan, build, and implement a Consultation-Liaison (CL) service structure for select system hospitals
- Provide supervision to all Emergency Services Division medical staff, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric nurse clinical specialists
- Deliver CL services to affiliated hospitals on both scheduled and as-needed bases, completing required documentation concurrently
- Review and address clinical case escalations, providing guidance to resolve barriers to admission or diversion
- Ensure escalation protocols are followed and conduct patient reviews with inpatient psychiatric units as needed
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings including daily hospital huddles, system huddles, and staff meetings
- Provide academic enrichment through live, virtual, or recorded trainings on relevant clinical topics and competencies
- Provide medical leadership regarding policies, regulations, and recommend enhancements as needed
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and risk-reduction initiatives related to behavioral health
- Support regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission standards
- Provide on-call telephone coverage for clinical and medical consultation to Emergency Services staff and affiliated hospitals
- Hybrid position with both virtual and on-site responsibilities
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency required
- Fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry/Psychosomatic Medicine required
- Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry required; Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry required
- Minimum 5 years of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry experience in a hospital setting required
- At least 2 years of formal leadership experience required
- Strong clinical skills in medically complex psychiatric care; experience in academic medical centers or large hospital systems preferred
Compensation:Employed salary with benefits.
