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Job Description### **Emergency Services Psychiatry Medical Director opening in Salem, MA**Located in Salem, MA – Boston 20mFull-time; PermanentEmployedHybrid – Virtual & On-SiteSeeking BC Adult Psychiatrist with CL Psychiatry TrainingLeadership Position### **Overview:*** Serve as Medical Director providing clinical, medical and quality oversight for a comprehensive Emergency Services Division* Co-lead the division alongside executive leadership* Oversee Behavioral Health Crisis Consultation and Consultation-Liaison services across multiple hospitals* Hybrid position combining virtual and on-site responsibilities* Provide clinical leadership for hospital-based behavioral health and psychiatric consultation services* Plan, develop and implement Consultation-Liaison service structures for select hospitals* Supervise psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurse clinical specialists and other credentialed clinicians* Provide scheduled and as-needed Consultation-Liaison services* Review complex clinical case escalations and provide guidance regarding admission and diversion barriers* Participate in quality improvement, patient safety and risk-reduction initiatives* Provide medical leadership regarding clinical policies, regulations and accreditation requirements* Participate in academic enrichment and provider education through live, virtual and recorded training* Provide telephone consultation coverage for Emergency Services staff and hospital teams* Oversee clinical quality across Emergency Services programming* Minimum 5 years of hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry experience required* Minimum 2 years of formal leadership experience required* Fellowship training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry/Psychosomatic Medicine required* Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry requiredBoard Certification or Board Eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry required---### **Comp/Benefits:*** $370,000–$400,000 annual base salary* Potential performance-based incentive compensation* Productivity and quality bonus opportunities* Comprehensive employed physician benefits---### **Group/Facility Info:*** Large integrated healthcare network with extensive hospital-based behavioral health services* Emergency Services programming includes hospital-based teams, Consultation-Liaison services, central triage and jail diversion programs* Multidisciplinary behavioral health environment supporting medically complex psychiatric patients* Strong collaboration between psychiatry, acute medical teams and organizational leadership* Position provides system-level influence over clinical quality, patient safety and behavioral health strategy* Academic and educational opportunities with clinicians and interdisciplinary teams* Structured quality, regulatory and accreditation programs--### **About the Area:**Salem is a historic coastal city on Massachusetts' North Shore, approximately 20 miles north of Boston. The area combines waterfront living, restaurants, museums and a vibrant downtown with convenient access to Boston and surrounding North Shore communities. Residents also enjoy beaches, boating, parks and easy access to the broader recreational opportunities of coastal New England.