Vinfen
Overview
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide medical and psychiatric services and consultation to people receiving services at Vinfen's Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CBHC) and outpatient clinics in Lowell and Lawrence. The Psychiatrist will oversee the medical and clinical team at the Youth Community Crisis Stabilization service (YCCS), a six-bed, 24/7 service that is a community-based alternative to hospitalization for youth ages 13-18 with behavioral health (MH, SUD and co-occurring disorders) symptoms. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will supervise the YCCS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and provide clinical oversight to the Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Team. Schedule:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Flexible hours. Minimum commitment is 16 hours per week.) Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the YCCS medical team (Nurse Practitioner, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses) under the CBHC/Outpatient Medical Director. Provide clinical supervision and consultation to the Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention team as needed. Oversee all admissions and discharges to/from the Youth Community Crisis Stabilization service. Participate in inter- and cross-agency medical team meetings to monitor adherence to program specifications and quality; provide/participate in consultations. Promote evidence-based practices and ensure medical services meet regulatory standards and accrediting requirements. Ensure services are youth-focused and family-centered. Provide clinical consultation and expertise to YCCS staff on admission, discharge, assessment, treatment and youth disposition; participate in team and discharge planning meetings, clinical rounds and grand rounds. Provide clinical consultation and supervision to CBHC and Outpatient Psychiatric Prescribers (APRN/PMHNP/PCNS) for youth outpatient medication management. Collaborate on developing and maintaining the medical staffing plan with the Clinical Program Director and Nurse Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school. Ability to function as a medical leader in a matrixed system of care. Experience working with youth and families using evidenced-based practices in a short-term therapeutic milieu setting. Familiar with MassHealth and managed care practices. Experience in prescribing medication for youth with co-occurring MH and SUD concerns (or oversight of such prescribing). Ability to mentor and coach staff at all levels. Ability to utilize electronic health records and telehealth technology efficiently in care provision and documentation. Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security. Fully funded retirement plan with no employee contribution plus an employee-funded 403(b) plan Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap Other generous benefits and perks
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The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide medical and psychiatric services and consultation to people receiving services at Vinfen's Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CBHC) and outpatient clinics in Lowell and Lawrence. The Psychiatrist will oversee the medical and clinical team at the Youth Community Crisis Stabilization service (YCCS), a six-bed, 24/7 service that is a community-based alternative to hospitalization for youth ages 13-18 with behavioral health (MH, SUD and co-occurring disorders) symptoms. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will supervise the YCCS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and provide clinical oversight to the Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Team. Schedule:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (Flexible hours. Minimum commitment is 16 hours per week.) Responsibilities
Direct and supervise the YCCS medical team (Nurse Practitioner, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses) under the CBHC/Outpatient Medical Director. Provide clinical supervision and consultation to the Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention team as needed. Oversee all admissions and discharges to/from the Youth Community Crisis Stabilization service. Participate in inter- and cross-agency medical team meetings to monitor adherence to program specifications and quality; provide/participate in consultations. Promote evidence-based practices and ensure medical services meet regulatory standards and accrediting requirements. Ensure services are youth-focused and family-centered. Provide clinical consultation and expertise to YCCS staff on admission, discharge, assessment, treatment and youth disposition; participate in team and discharge planning meetings, clinical rounds and grand rounds. Provide clinical consultation and supervision to CBHC and Outpatient Psychiatric Prescribers (APRN/PMHNP/PCNS) for youth outpatient medication management. Collaborate on developing and maintaining the medical staffing plan with the Clinical Program Director and Nurse Manager. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school. Ability to function as a medical leader in a matrixed system of care. Experience working with youth and families using evidenced-based practices in a short-term therapeutic milieu setting. Familiar with MassHealth and managed care practices. Experience in prescribing medication for youth with co-occurring MH and SUD concerns (or oversight of such prescribing). Ability to mentor and coach staff at all levels. Ability to utilize electronic health records and telehealth technology efficiently in care provision and documentation. Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security. Fully funded retirement plan with no employee contribution plus an employee-funded 403(b) plan Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Educational Assistance and Remission Programs $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap Other generous benefits and perks
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