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Psychiatrist (Wellness Services) Job at Vinfen in Boston

Vinfen, Boston, MA, United States


*Schedule: *Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

*Salary:* $229,528 - $235,000 annually

*Overview:*

The Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC) seeks a licensed, board-certified (or board-eligible) psychiatrist to join our Wellness and Recovery Services Team. Our clinic serves adults receiving services through the Department of Mental Health who are living with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, often complicated by trauma, poverty, and co-occurring medical, substance use conditions and criminal justice involvement.

This position is ideal for a psychiatrist committed to long-term, relationship-based care and to advancing recovery-oriented, evidence-based services. The role combines direct clinical care with leadership in developing and shaping our wellness programming — integrating psychopharmacologic treatment, psychosocial interventions, and measurement-based care to promote recovery, resilience, and quality of life.

In addition, the position will involve supervision/teaching. An academic appointment with the Harvard Medical School is possible for the appropriate candidate. Garage parking in the Longwood Medical Area is available at no cost.

*Responsibilities:*

*Psychiatric Care & Recovery Focus *

* Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and related conditions.
* Manage complex psychopharmacology, including clozapine and long-acting injectables, with careful monitoring for efficacy, adherence, and side effects.
* Foster hope, empower patient autonomy, actively listen and respect patient perspectives, promote self-management, and facilitate social connectedness
* Embed recovery goals and shared decision-making into all aspects of treatment planning.

*Wellness & Recovery Program Development *

* Collaborate with peers, nursing, social work, and case management to design and implement evidence-based group and individual interventions
* Use patient-reported outcomes, quality-of-life measures, and other data to guide continuous improvement.

*Interdisciplinary Leadership *

* Serve as psychiatric consultant and supervisor to a multidisciplinary team.
* Promote integration with co-located primary care and substance use services.

*Patient & Community Engagement *

* Support psychoeducation and family involvement to strengthen engagement and adherence.
* Contribute to community partnerships that promote social inclusion, vocational recovery, and meaningful roles in society.

*Qualifications:*

* Current Medical license in Massachusetts and a minimum of board eligibility in Psychiatry in the state of Massachusetts required. Applications from Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will be accepted as well.
* Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substances Certificates required.
* Current malpractice insurance required. Malpractice insurance plans available through Vinfen.
* Expertise in treating schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
* Proven ability to foster hope, empower autonomy, and promote recovery-oriented care.
* Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered approaches.
* Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement preferred.
* All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background, education and credentialing check.

*About Vinfen:*

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

*About MMHC:*

From its home in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, the largest of the Department of Mental Health's state-operated outpatient clinics, persists in its century-long mission of exemplary care, research, and training of young professionals. MMHC intentionally positions itself to provide integrated treatment to patient populations who are poorly served by the private sector. Service lines are in a constant state of development, adapting to the changing distribution of needs and diagnoses within the DMH population and the emergence of new evidence-based treatments. Unique programs include multidisciplinary teams dedicated to treatment of people with severe mental illness, assessment and stabilization, problematic sexual behaviors, and young adults emerging from DCF. In addition, within our center we have a co-located primary care clinic, and an emergency shelter. Vinfen works with the clinical teams to extend rehabilitation services into the community through its network of community services. Affiliated with the Beth Israel Medical Center and the Harvard Medical School, and collaboration with other local colleges and universities, we feed an extensive integrated training program in public sector mental health treatment and rehabilitation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $229,528.00 - $235,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

In Summary: The position is ideal for a psychiatrist committed to long-term, relationship-based care and advancing recovery-oriented, evidence-based services . The role combines direct clinical care with leadership in developing and shaping our wellness programming . The position will involve supervision/teaching .

En Español: Horario: lunes-viernes 9:00am - 5:00pm

* Salario:* 229.000 dólares anuales

*Visión general:*

El Centro de Salud Mental de Massachusetts (MMHC) busca un psiquiatra con licencia, certificado por la junta (o elegible para una junta) que se une a nuestro Equipo de Servicios de Bienestar y Recuperación.

Este puesto es ideal para un psiquiatra comprometido con la atención a largo plazo, basada en las relaciones y el avance de los servicios basados en pruebas orientadas a la recuperación. El papel combina cuidados clínicos directos con liderazgo en el desarrollo y configuración de nuestra programación de bienestar integrando tratamiento psicofarmacológico, intervenciones psicosociales y cuidado basado en mediciones para promover la recuperación, resiliencia y calidad de vida. Además, el puesto implicará supervisión / enseñanza. Una cita académica con Harvard Medical School es posible para el candidato apropiado.

*Responsabilidades:*

* Atención psiquiátrica y atención de recuperación*

* Proporcionar una evaluación psiquiátrica completa, diagnóstico y administración de medicamentos para las personas con trastornos del espectro esquizofrénico, trastorno bipolar y afecciones relacionadas.
* Manejar la psicofarmacología compleja, incluida la clozapina y los inyectables de acción prolongada, con un seguimiento cuidadoso de su eficacia, adhesión y efectos secundarios.
* Fomentar la esperanza, empoderar a los pacientes con autonomía, escuchar activamente y respetar las perspectivas de los pacientes, promover la autogestión y facilitar la conexión social
* Incorporar objetivos de recuperación y toma compartida de decisiones en todos los aspectos de la planificación del tratamiento.

*Desarrollo del programa de bienestar y recuperación*

* Colaborar con colegas, enfermería, trabajo social y gestión de casos para diseñar e implementar intervenciones grupales e individuales basadas en la evidencia
* Utilice los resultados reportados por el paciente, las medidas de calidad de vida y otros datos para orientar la mejora continua.

* Liderazgo interdisciplinario*

* Servir como consultor psiquiátrico y supervisor de un equipo multidisciplinar.
* Promover la integración con los servicios de atención primaria y consumo de sustancias ubicados en el mismo lugar.

*Paciente y participación comunitaria*

* Apoyar la psicoeducación y la participación familiar para fortalecer el compromiso y la adhesión.
* Contribuir a asociaciones comunitarias que promuevan la inclusión social, la recuperación profesional y los roles significativos en la sociedad.

*Cualificaciones:*

* Se requiere una licencia médica actual en Massachusetts y un mínimo de elegibilidad a la junta de psiquiatría en el estado de Massachusetts.
* Se requieren certificados federales actuales de DEA y sustancias controladas por el Estado.
* Se requiere un seguro de negligencia actual.
* Experiencia en el tratamiento de la esquizofrenia, trastorno esquizoafetivo y trastorno bipolar.
* Capacidad comprobada para fomentar la esperanza, fortalecer la autonomía y promover el cuidado orientado a la recuperación.
* Compromiso con enfoques orientados al trauma, culturalmente sensibles y centrados en la persona.
* Se prefiere la experiencia en colaboración interdisciplinaria y mejora de calidad.
* Todos los candidatos deben poder pasar con éxito un CORI, una verificación de referencia, antecedentes multinacionales, educación y acreditación.

*Sobre Vinfen:*

Fundada en 1977, Vinfen es una organización sin fines de lucro, de salud y servicios humanos y un proveedor líder de servicios comunitarios a las personas con enfermedades mentales, discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo, lesiones cerebrales y problemas de salud conductual.

Mi Vinfen, mi comunidad y mi trabajo.

Tipo de trabajo: a tiempo completo

Salario: $229.000 por año.

Beneficios:
* Seguros de salud
* Tiempo libre pagado
* Reembolso de las matrículas
* Seguro de visión

Lugar de trabajo: En persona