NFI Massachusetts Inc., a leading non-profit human service agency, is seeking a Board-Certified Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our adolescent intensive residential treatment programs in Westborough, MA. We are dedicated to helping adolescents and their families reach their full potential, and we are looking for a psychiatrist who shares our commitment to compassionate, expert care.

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive and negotiable salary package, with opportunities for bundling hours for increased earnings ($140-$150/hour, plus on-call stipend) 
• Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team

Position Details 

• Part-Time: Seeking a 20-hour per week psychiatrist, with on-site presence preferred three days per week 
• Opportunity for an additional 10-hour consulting/supervising psychiatrist role for a total of 30 hours per week 
• Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• After-hours phone consultation on a rotating, on-call basis 

Program Overview
Our co-ed, secure residential programs serve 30 adolescents who are working to overcome serious emotional disturbances to reunify with their families and transition back to community living. These programs are licensed by the Department of Mental Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. As the Psychiatrist/Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in providing mental status examinations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care in collaboration with a psychiatric APRN.

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and provide medication treatments 
• Lead all aspects of psychiatric care within the program 
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including program managers, nurses, clinicians, occupational therapists, and residential staff 
• Offer staff training and consultations to enhance the understanding of medications and mental health 
• Provide support and consultation to staff, youth, and families 

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry (fellowship completed) 
• Unrestricted medical license in Massachusetts, along with DEA and MA Controlled Substance certificates 
• Experience working with adolescents in a residential or inpatient setting preferred

About NFI Massachusetts

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency specializing in community-based and residential care for children, adolescents, adults, and families who face a variety of challenges. Founded 50 years ago, our mission is “maximizing potential to achieve the full promise of community living.”

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