Full-Time

Addictions Psychiatrist

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health

10,001+ employees

Integrated health system delivering care, education

Compensation Overview

$270k - $300k/yr

Burlington, MA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Must have medical degree (MD or DO)
  • Board-certified or eligible in Psychiatry
  • Fellowship or training in addictions psychiatry preferred
  • Active medical license in Massachusetts or eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
  • Experience in hospital-based consultation psychiatry or addiction services preferred
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered care and team-based approach
  • Ability to teach and participate in academic activities
  • Vaccination against influenza as a condition of employment (as per policy)
  • Eligible for academic appointments through UMass Chan-Lahey if applicable
Responsibilities
  • Provide addiction consultation and psychiatry services in the hospital-based addiction consultation service and emergency department-based services
  • Collaborate with nurse practitioners, social workers, and recovery support navigators to deliver comprehensive care
  • Participate in outpatient practice opportunities as available
  • Teach residents or medical students as part of academic appointments
  • Support academic activities through UMass Chan-Lahey Regional Medical Campus and ACGME-approved Psychiatry Residency Program
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds and care coordination for patients with substance use disorders
  • Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives related to addiction services
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with hospital-based addiction consultation teams
  • Academic appointment with UMass Chan-Lahey
  • Experience with teaching in a residency program
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish or other languages commonly used in the patient population
  • Research experience in addiction psychiatry or related fields
  • Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry or Board-eligible in Addiction Psychiatry
  • Massachusetts medical license renewal within one year of appointment
Beth Israel Lahey Health

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated health system that coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings to keep patients connected wherever they are. Its services come from doctors, nurses, technicians, social workers, and educators who work together, guided by medical research and education. The system operates by linking hospitals, primary and specialty care, and support services so patients receive seamless care with access to resources like research-informed treatment and training for staff. Unlike standalone hospitals or fragmented care providers, it combines multiple facilities and care teams into a single network to improve consistency and efficiency. The overarching goal is to improve patient outcomes and experience by delivering high-quality, coordinated care through research-backed practices and continuous education for its workforce.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

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