Inpatient Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health Services

Foundation Medical Partners - Inpatient Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health Services

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

​Job Description:

Psychiatrist – Foundation Behavioral Health Services (Greater Nashua Area)

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative psychiatrist to join our dedicated team at Foundation Behavioral Health Services, serving the greater Nashua area. Our program offers a full continuum of comprehensive mental health care services.

In this full-time hospital-based position, you will play a key role in delivering psychiatric care across multiple levels of service, including:

• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Behavioral Health Emergency Services
• Behavioral Health Consultation Services

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving the lives of individuals and families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients admitted to the 18-bed inpatient unit.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, for patients across all levels of care.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, including therapists, nurses, case managers, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care for patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment through ongoing professional development.
• Performing all required clinical documentation pertaining to patient care, including the timely signing of medical records.
• Maintaining confidentiality of reported and recorded information in compliance with HIPPA standards.
• Participate in administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Active medical license in the state of NH (or working towards)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing psychiatric care in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Experience with evidence-based practices and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR

Work Shift:

• Devoting at least thirty-six (36) hours per week to patient clinical time and four (4) hours per week to administrative time, except during periods of absence.
• Participating in after-hours clinical on-call duties to provide 24/7 psychiatric coverage, as needed.

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER a 188-bed Acute Care Hospital and Level III Trauma Center, serving the Greater Nashua area since 1893. SNHMC is a DNV GL-accredited institution, with a mission to provide exceptional care that improves the health and well-being of individuals and the communities we serve. SNHMC is proud to be designated as a Magnet Recognition Program®, an honor which recognizes outstanding nursing care worldwide.

NASHUA, NH

Located just over the Massachusetts border. Nashua, and the surrounding areas, offer a wide selection of excellent schools, endless outdoor activities, and a wealth of arts and entertainment. Consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America, southern NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, and safe and vibrant communities.

We are less than 1hour to Boston, MA; 1.5hrs to Providence, RI; 4.5hrs to NYC; 22mins to Manchester, NH; 2hrs to Portland, ME. If you prefer city, suburbs, mountains, lakes or the ocean – we are close to all that beautiful New England has to offer!

Foundation Medical Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

For more information or to submit your resume, please contact Bonnie Costa – Physician/Provider Recruitment Partner  bonnie.costa@snhhs.org