Attending Psychiatrist, Addiction Consultation Liaison - Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health

$263K — $274K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with eligibility for Massachusetts license
  • Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for patients in medical surgical units and the emergency room.
  • Collaborate with medical and surgical teams to create integrated treatment plans.
  • Administer evidence-based psychiatric interventions like medication management and crisis intervention.
  • Educate medical and nursing staff on psychiatric issues and emergency management strategies.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences for case coordination.
  • Thoroughly document all clinical encounters in the Epic electronic medical record system.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in psychiatric practice.

Benefits

  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement options
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness support, including PSLF-eligible employment
  • Concierge relocation services with special mortgage promotions
  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim
  • Organizational commitment to a formal Clinician Wellness Program
Full Job Description
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 Liaisonto 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.

  • Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options  

  • Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment  

  • Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions 

  • Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate 

  • Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program 

Visit  to learn more about our organization.  

Qualified candidates may contact Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter, at  or 207-754-2480

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