Psychiatrist/Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Home for Little Wanderers

Boston, Massachusetts

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Program Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Metro Boston's first ever PACT-Y team through the Home for Little Wanderers. PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) is an evidence-based home/community centered model supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Department of Mental Health is launching PACT-Y for the first time for youth and young adults in the Metro Boston area. PACT-Y utilizes a highly integrated multidisciplinary team model that includes Clinicians, Outreach Counselors, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Family Partners, Young Adult Peer Mentor, Vocational Specialists, and Psychiatrists/Nurse Prescribers to help support growth and recovery for youth and young adults in the community. Team members provide customized support to youth and young adults based on individual goals. This is your chance to be a part of this incredible new addition to the Massachusetts behavioral health landscape for youth and young adults!

Position Description

The Psychiatrist is responsible for the psychiatric treatment of the residents at the program and the day students who are not receiving external psychiatric treatment.

  • Conduct initial, follow up and emergency psychiatric assessments of the children

  • Provide psychopharmacology assessments on an on-going basis and provide updates on the diagnostic treatment and psychopharmacology to appropriate parties

  • Consult with clinicians weekly to discuss the psychiatric aspects of cases and sit in on clinician/client meetings weekly. Consult with nurses, pediatricians, psychologist and other collaterals regarding treatment, medical issues and medication of children.

  • Participate in treatment planning meetings and meet with Clinical Coordinator weekly to discuss treatment issues
  • Provide education on psychiatric methods, diagnosis, and medical treatment to staff

  • Participate in Administration Team meetings, Milieu Meetings, and meet with Program Director on a regular basis. Attend monthly MD meetings.

  • Write psychiatric evaluations and documentation of meetings, monitor labs and complete all appropriate paperwork in a timely, well written manner

  • May oversee a program task force such as wellness initiatives and/or exercise initiatives

  • Provide rotating 24 hour on call services

  • May be required to carry a mobile device

  • Performs other duties as assigned

    Education and Experience

  • Licensed medical doctor with child psychiatry training

  • Experience working with residential children helpful

  • 3 - 5 years experience treating children with complex medical, psychiatric and/or neurological issues

  • Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

    Physical Requirements: Standard office work in a residential setting. * The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required of personnel so classified.

    What The Home Can Offer You

    In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
    • Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
    • Extensive training to new staff
    • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
    • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
    • Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • And more!

    Valuing Diversity

    We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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