Psychiatrist

About the role

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.! We are hiring a Psychiatrist!

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Provider at River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) delivers psychiatric evaluations and treatment to clients, addressing diagnostic, pharmacological, and psychosocial needs. The role includes consulting with other medical and clinical practitioners, completing timely and accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, client-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide psychiatric evaluations of adult clients.
• To provide psychiatric evaluations and consultation to their families of adult clients when family treatment will benefit the clients' mental health status.
• To be knowledgeable about the age-appropriate developmental needs of the client and the developmental cycles of the family.
• To provide medication evaluations and maintenance treatment for clients.
• To participate and provide psychiatric input into the team case review process.
• To provide general consultation and guidance around issues of dangerous and potential hospitalization.
• To provide consultation to physicians of other specialty areas (e.g. pediatricians, family practitioners, neurologists) around psychiatric issues when these physicians also are working with RVCC clients.
• To provide care to the family of the client through utilization of the following:
  • To explain the procedure according to age and level of comprehension.
  • To answer questions.
  • To make adjustments based on technical factors.
  • To provide privacy.

Qualifications Required

• Medical Degree;
• Board Certified in Psychiatry;
• Five years practice experience in working with adults with psychiatric presentation;
• Current Medical Licensure and registration within the State of Massachusetts; current license from the Bureau of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• A supportive, mission-driven work environment;
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education;
• Competitive benefits package;
• Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team;
• The chance to make a real difference in our communities.

Summary of Benefits

Salary Range: $130 - $150/hour Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty And Licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation For Advanced education for qualifying positions. Generous time off benefits for eligible positions. Exclusive employee discounts. Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance. Mileage reimbursement. CEU reimbursement. 403b match. Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!