Psychiatrist - Medical Doctor (MD) (Part-Time)

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Psychiatrist - Medical Doctor (MD) (Part-Time)

CLASSIFICATION / STATUS: Non-exempt, part time / 4-6 hours per week, permanent

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

PAY RANGE: Band K - MD $102 - $120 / hour

WHO YOU ARE:

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare.

The Psychiatrist will play a key role in delivering exceptional psychiatric care to CRCH patients, providing both administrative support and direct care while ensuring excellence in performance standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and treat patients, providing psychiatric assessment / care and health education services.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, utilizing evidence-based medicine.
• Provide consultation to nurses to triage patients who call or walk in to the Health Center.
• Manage and follow-up on patients through Electronic Medical Records.
• Maintain continuity of care when Health Center patients utilize other healthcare facilities.
• Refer patients for specialty services and document according to Health Center policies.
• Participate in continuing education programs to maintain licensure.
• Educate patients and family members about mental health, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate health screenings prior to psychopharmacology management.
• Collaborate with BH and primary care clinicians around referrals for medication evaluation.
• Meet clinical productivity standards as specified in the employment agreement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health or designee.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS:

• Medical Doctor with board certification in psychiatry.
• Active license to practice psychiatry in Massachusetts.
• Prior ambulatory experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
• Experience in diverse cultures preferred.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:

CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, with 90% being low income and over 70% needing services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing timely access to care, collaborating with organizations for continuity of care, and creating community partnerships to meet changing needs.

We value dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities.

OUR PROMISE:

If you are passionate about service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented organization, you will find your career as the Psychiatrist rewarding and impactful!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Internal promotion opportunities!

Charles River Community Health is committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects and values employee differences. We provide a work culture that fosters diversity, better serving our local communities and providing quality patient care.