Psychiatrist

Justice Resource Institute • Lawrence, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

JRI is seeking a Consulting Psychiatrist to support youth under 21 with serious emotional disturbances through its Community Service Agencies. The agencies deliver comprehensive wraparound services to young people who need multiple forms of support or are involved with child-serving systems such as child welfare, special education, or juvenile justice.

The psychiatrist will be on-site at one or more Community Service Agency locations each month and available for virtual meetings during weeks when not on-site. Primary work locations are the CFFS CSA sites in Lawrence and Beverly, Massachusetts. The consultant fee range is $125 to $180 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.

The role includes reviewing clinical documentation; assisting with clinical formulation, care and treatment planning, and risk management; providing staff and program consultation and training concerning medication and health; and participating in High-Risk Reviews and crisis planning as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) and board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Massachusetts licensed physician.
• Must be a Child and Adolescent trained Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Mental Health Clinical Specialist.
• Clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, and families is required.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with trauma-informed models of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Be present on-site for one or more days each month and attend virtual meetings during weeks when not physically present.
• Examine clinical documentation and assist with clinical formulation, care and treatment planning, and risk management.
• Provide training and consultation to Community Services Agency staff and programs concerning medication and health.
• Participate as necessary in High-Risk Reviews and crisis planning.
• Travel between locations as required.

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who fluently speak a second language other than English and use it to serve clients.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses required for work.
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) with matching up to $800 per year.
• Pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partner colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Up to 19 days of paid time off for full-time employees in their first year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree