Attending Psychiatrist, In

About the Role

Join UMass Memorial Health as an Attending Psychiatrist in Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This role involves psychiatric consultation services for patients admitted to medical surgical units and the emergency room, addressing the interface between medical and psychiatric illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients in medical surgical units and emergency room.
• Collaborate with medical and surgical teams to develop integrated treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based psychiatric interventions including medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
• Educate medical and nursing staff on psychiatric issues and management of psychiatric emergencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences.
• Document clinical encounters in Epic electronic medical record system.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Optional participation in weekday evening and weekend shifts with additional compensation.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Eligibility for Massachusetts medical license.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: $282,000 - $302,000 annually.
• 6+ weeks paid time off (vacation/CME/holidays).
• Practice/CME allowance of $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement.
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability.
• Hospital liability insurance.
• Sign-on bonuses and referral bonus program.
• Concierge services for relocation if applicable.

Work Schedule

• Schedule details not explicitly stated.
• Participation in weekday evening and weekend shifts is optional.