Emergency Services Medical Director-Psychiatry
BAS Healthcare
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About this job
Location: Salem, MA Salem, Massachusetts is a vibrant coastal city rich in history and culture, offering an exceptional quality of life with its thriving arts scene, unique architecture, and proximity to Boston. The area provides a wonderful blend of New England charm and urban accessibility, making it an ideal destination for professionals seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Facility: This behavioral health organization is a growing, mission-driven healthcare system committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives. The facility provides comprehensive behavioral health services across multiple hospitals, including Emergency Services, Consultation-Liaison psychiatry, Crisis Consultation, and Jail Diversion Programs, supported by a large interdisciplinary team of over 35,000 dedicated healthcare professionals. Opportunity: Physician - Psychiatry Job Details: Serve as Emergency Services Medical Director, providing clinical and medical oversight across all Emergency Services Division programming Co-lead the Emergency Services Division alongside the VP of Emergency Services, overseeing Hospital Team North, Hospital Team South, CL Team, Central Triage, and Jail Diversion Programs Plan, build, and implement a Consultation-Liaison (CL) service structure for select system hospitals Provide supervision to all Emergency Services Division medical staff, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric nurse clinical specialists Deliver CL services to affiliated hospitals on both scheduled and as-needed bases, completing required documentation concurrently Review and address clinical case escalations, providing guidance to resolve barriers to admission or diversion Ensure escalation protocols are followed and conduct patient reviews with inpatient psychiatric units as needed Attend regularly scheduled meetings including daily hospital huddles, system huddles, and staff meetings Provide academic enrichment through live, virtual, or recorded trainings on relevant clinical topics and competencies Provide medical leadership regarding policies, regulations, and recommend enhancements as needed Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and risk-reduction initiatives related to behavioral health Support regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission standards Provide on-call telephone coverage for clinical and medical consultation to Emergency Services staff and affiliated hospitals Hybrid position with both virtual and on-site responsibilities MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency required Fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry/Psychosomatic Medicine required Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry required; Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry required Minimum 5 years of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry experience in a hospital setting required At least 2 years of formal leadership experience required Strong clinical skills in medically complex psychiatric care; experience in academic medical centers or large hospital systems preferred Compensation: Employed salary with benefits.