Psychiatrist

Basic Qualifications

• Board Certified in Adult or Child Psychiatry (or board-eligible, with expectation to be certified within two years or two consecutive board examination cycles)

• M.D. or D.O. and licensed to practice in Massachusetts

• DEA license, including Massachusetts DEA

Additional Information

Total Rewards:

Harvard's Total Rewards Program is designed to attract, retain, and reward the performance of talented employees. As a Harvard staff member, you enjoy many perks that come with working for one of the top employers in Massachusetts, including:

Paid Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks accrued vacation days, 12 accrued sick days, 12.5 paid holidays plus winter recess, and 3 personal days awarded each calendar year.

Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans.

Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.

Harvard University Employees Credit Union: Our employees credit union provides a complete line of services for all your financial needs. https://huecu.org

Transportation: 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.

Wellness options: A variety of programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.

Access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

Learn more: https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards

Additional Information:

Please note:

• Harvard University requires a pre-employment reference and background screening.

• Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.

• This position has a 90-day orientation and review period

Position Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical:

• Psychopharmacology:  Provide psychopharmacological treatment/support for patients and prescribes psychotropic medications listed in the HUHS formulary.

• Facilitates the clinical management of patients through the process of evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and referral to the appropriate resources.

• Identifies and monitors high-risk patients and expedites an individualized crisis management plan.

• Develops and maintains mechanisms to assure continuity of care for individuals in acute distress.

• Assists and participates in the development of treatment plans consistent with the policies and procedures of CAMHS.

• As needed, supervises psychiatry residents and provides training to social work and psychology interns.

• Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

• Covers after hours on call as second call provider for the service, including weekends and holidays. (On average, psychiatrists are on call 2 to 3 weekdays each month, 6-7 weekends per year, and holidays are rotated among psychiatrists).

• Participates in multicultural initiatives, for example co-facilitating community conversations with different affinity groups.

• Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Promotes a sense of belonging for persons with diverse backgrounds.

Administrative:

• Coordinates outpatient visits to ensure timely access to appropriate services.

• Maintains confidentiality and documents all patient contacts accurately and in a timely manner.

• Responds to secure messages that are initiated by patients and other providers within HUHS.

Community Outreach:

• As requested, provides education and outreach to the community both in Harvard College and within the larger University.

Compliance:

• Adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department.

• Employs the standards, practices, and procedures of the department.

• Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA Privacy and Security.

• Reports non-compliance incidents to the supervisor, manager, and/or Compliance Officer.

Job Summary

Situated within Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), Harvard's Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is a counseling and mental health support service which seeks to work collaboratively with students and the university to support individuals who are experiencing some measure of distress in their lives.  Harvard's undergraduate and graduate/professional students come from diverse backgrounds, races, ethnicities, national origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, and lived experiences.

This position opportunity for a Psychiatrist at CAMHS encompasses the following expectations:

Provides diagnostic and psychiatric assessments and out-patient psychotherapy/psychopharmacology for patients with mental health issues (individual and crisis intervention).  Provides outreach and consultation with University administrators.  As needed, supervises and trains psychiatric residents and psychiatric nurse practitioners.  Provides training and consultation to the social workers and psychologists on staff as a member of a team within CAMHS.  Covers after hours on call as second call provider for the service, including weekends and holidays. (On average, psychiatrists are on call 2 to 3 weekdays each month, 6-7 weekends per year, and holidays are rotated among psychiatrists).  Serves on HUHS/CAMHS committees at the request of the Chief of CAMHS.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.  We are particularly interested in applicants with documented expertise in the care of marginalized persons, underrepresented communities, and individuals with a history of trauma.