Attending Psychiatrist, Inpatient Consultation-Liaison -Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•$263,000 - $270,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license
Be board certified or board eligible

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
Concierge services for relocation
Special mortgage promotion available for Physicians within 10 years of residency.
Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate.
Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

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