What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at River Valley Counseling?
Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.!
We are hiring a Psychiatrist!
About Us:
At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.
We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.
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. Hours for this position start at 16 part-time hours but can range up to 40 full-time hours. This position also offers opportunities for future growth and advancement within the company.
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 adjustment 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!
Salary : $130 - $150