Chief of Electroconvulsive Therapy Services - Part- Time

About the position

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatrist to lead our Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) services. This unique role offers the opportunity to provide transformative care to patients through ECT procedures, conducted three days a week in collaboration with our surgical department and on-site anesthesiologist. The ideal candidate will also perform psychiatric evaluations for inpatients on medical units and participate in call rotation for their own patients. Scheduled Hours: 4 days a week, 5-6 hours per day between the hours of (8AM - 5PM).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the hospital’s surgery department and on-site anesthesiologist to ensure safe and effective ECT delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatients on medical units.
• Participate in call rotation for assigned patients, providing timely and responsive psychiatric care.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide psychopharmacologic assessments and manage medication regimens as clinically indicated.
• Supervise and mentor psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychiatry residents as assigned.
• Ensure proper documentation of clinical activities, including informed consent, guardianship applications, and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and ethical standards of psychiatric practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold best practices in ECT and inpatient psychiatric care.

Requirements

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment methods used in behavioral health and psychopharmacology clinical practice.
• Deep understanding of psychiatric theories, principles, and evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with general medical principles and their integration into psychiatric care.
• Expertise in the types, characteristics, and clinical applications of medications used in behavioral health treatment.
• Proficiency in a broad range of clinical interviewing techniques for diverse patient populations.
• Awareness of public and private resources available for coordinating comprehensive behavioral health care.
• Ability to engage empathetically and effectively with individuals experiencing physical and/or emotional distress.
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and standards governing behavioral health services and clinical practice.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards, guidelines, laws, rules and regulations governing behavioral health services.
• Familiarity with the types and uses of Lemuel Shattuck Hospital documentation and compliance policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.