Attending Psychiatrist, Addiction Consultation Liaison - Worcester, MA

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range: $263,358 - $274,358
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Location: Worcester, MA 
Facility: UMass Memorial Health
Department: Psychiatry
Specialty: Addiction Consultation Liaison
Schedule: Full-Time 

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks Addiction Consultation Liaison to join our growing team. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region. 

Key Highlights 

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients in medical surgical units and the emergency room to evaluate for psychiatric diagnoses, risk factors, and treatment needs.

• Collaborate with medical and surgical teams to develop integrated treatment plans that address both medical and psychiatric concerns.

• Provide evidence-based psychiatric interventions, including medication management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, as appropriate.

• Educate medical and nursing staff on psychiatric issues, including recognition of symptoms, appropriate interventions, and strategies for managing psychiatric emergencies.

• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to discuss complex cases and coordinate care.

• Document all clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the Epic electronic medical record system.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards governing psychiatric practice.

• Stay abreast of developments in the field of consultation liaison psychiatry through continuing education and professional development activities.

• Participation in weekday evening and weekend is optional and provides additional compensation

Qualifications

Eligible individuals should have the following qualifications:

• Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license

• Be board certified or board eligible

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.  

Qualified candidates may contact Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter, at [email protected] or 207-754-2480

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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