McLean Hospital
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. 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, and documents care in accordance with hospital policies. Participates in program and hospital administrative activities, teaching, and research efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- • 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.
- • 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.
Schedule
- • 40 hours per week
- • Day shift
Required
- • Doctor of Medicine Medicine required or Doctorate Related Field of Study required
- • Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted
- • Formal Residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME 3-5 years required
- • 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.
Benefits & Perks
- • Comprehensive benefits
- • Career advancement opportunities
- • Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- • Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Summary
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.
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.
- Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts.
Education Doctor of Medicine 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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- 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
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, along with recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite candidates to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of their potential compensation and benefits package.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
23 Isaac Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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