Psychiatry Opening in Lawrence, MA

Updated 10/20/26
Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
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Psychiatry
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Emergency Services Medical Director - Lawrence, MA; Hybrid Boston 30m ### The Opportunity Seeking a Psychiatrist to serve as Emergency Services Medical Director, providing clinical and medical oversight across all programming, including Behavioral Health Crisis Consultation and Consultation-Liaison (CL) services for served hospitals. This role co-leads the Emergency Services Division alongside the VP of Emergency Services. Pay Range $370,000.00 USD - $400,000.00 Division Scope:

  • Hospital Team North
  • Hospital Team South
  • CL Team
  • Central Triage
  • Jail Diversion Programs ### Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership Oversee all clinical and medical operations of the Emergency Services Division Plan, build, and implement a CL service structure Clinical Care & On-Call Provide scheduled and as-needed CL services Offer on-call phone coverage for medical consultation to staff and system hospitals Staff Supervision Direct and supervise division medical staff, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric nurse clinical specialists in the CL and On-Call groups Manage onboarding, training, and credentialing maintenance across all served hospitals Stakeholder Engagement Attend daily hospital/system huddles, regular stakeholder meetings, quarterly division meetings, and monthly program meetings Case Escalation & Safety Review clinical escalations to address admission/diversion barriers Ensure escalation protocol compliance and conduct inpatient psychiatric reviews Quality & Compliance Drive quality improvement, patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory standards including Joint Commission Provide medical leadership on policies Academic Enrichment Deliver live, virtual, or recorded training on relevant clinical topics and competencies ### Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry / Psychosomatic Medicine Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry Board Certified or Board Eligible in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Minimum 5 years of C-L Psychiatry experience in a hospital setting Minimum 2 years of formal leadership experience Strong background in medically complex psychiatric care within academic medical centers or large hospital systems
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