Psychiatrist Jobs in Massachusetts
Psychiatrist jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, community mental health organizations, and integrated health systems, with openings at every level from PGY-4 residents completing fellowship to senior attending and department chief roles. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where institutions such as Mass General Brigham, McLean Hospital, and UMass Memorial Health maintain large psychiatry departments. Child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, and geriatric psychiatry are the specialties drawing the strongest demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Qualifications
Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our inpatient psychiatry team. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children and adolescents while working within one of New England's most respected integrated healthcare systems.
As a member of our multidisciplinary behavioral health team, you will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients experiencing acute mental health conditions. You will collaborate with nursing, psychology, social work, case management, and medical specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while helping shape the future of behavioral health services on the North Shore.
What You'll Do
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning.
- Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators.
- Partner with patients and families to develop safe discharge plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners as appropriate.
- Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, collaboration, and respect throughout the department.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, family-focused care.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Why Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital has served the North Shore community for more than 150 years and is recognized for delivering exceptional, compassionate care close to home. As part of Mass General Brigham, physicians enjoy access to the resources, innovation, research, and collaboration of one of the nation's leading academic healthcare systems while practicing in a community hospital environment.
Our behavioral health team is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric services in a supportive and collegial atmosphere where physicians are encouraged to innovate, teach, and grow professionally.
Why Join Mass General Brigham?
As a physician with Mass General Brigham, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Academic affiliation with one of the nation's premier healthcare systems
- Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and professional development
- Integrated EPIC electronic medical record across the health system
- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
- Access to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
- Commitment to physician wellness and work-life balance
About Salem, Massachusetts
Located just 16 miles north of Boston, Salem is a vibrant coastal community offering an exceptional quality of life. Rich in history and culture, Salem features a thriving downtown, award-winning restaurants, waterfront recreation, museums, performing arts, and easy access to beaches and outdoor activities. The city is served by the MBTA commuter rail, providing convenient access to Boston while offering the charm and affordability of the North Shore.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care to apply.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Jeff Maloney
Physician Recruiter
Mass General Brigham Medical Group
Email: jmaloney9@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
Qualifications
Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our inpatient psychiatry team. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children and adolescents while working within one of New England's most respected integrated healthcare systems.
As a member of our multidisciplinary behavioral health team, you will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients experiencing acute mental health conditions. You will collaborate with nursing, psychology, social work, case management, and medical specialists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while helping shape the future of behavioral health services on the North Shore.
What You'll Do
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment planning.
- Lead multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborate with behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators.
- Partner with patients and families to develop safe discharge plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and outstanding patient outcomes.
- Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and other learners as appropriate.
- Foster a culture of compassion, professionalism, collaboration, and respect throughout the department.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- DEA registration and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, family-focused care.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Why Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital has served the North Shore community for more than 150 years and is recognized for delivering exceptional, compassionate care close to home. As part of Mass General Brigham, physicians enjoy access to the resources, innovation, research, and collaboration of one of the nation's leading academic healthcare systems while practicing in a community hospital environment.
Our behavioral health team is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric services in a supportive and collegial atmosphere where physicians are encouraged to innovate, teach, and grow professionally.
Why Join Mass General Brigham?
As a physician with Mass General Brigham, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Academic affiliation with one of the nation's premier healthcare systems
- Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and professional development
- Integrated EPIC electronic medical record across the health system
- Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
- Access to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
- Commitment to physician wellness and work-life balance
About Salem, Massachusetts
Located just 16 miles north of Boston, Salem is a vibrant coastal community offering an exceptional quality of life. Rich in history and culture, Salem features a thriving downtown, award-winning restaurants, waterfront recreation, museums, performing arts, and easy access to beaches and outdoor activities. The city is served by the MBTA commuter rail, providing convenient access to Boston while offering the charm and affordability of the North Shore.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care to apply.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Jeff Maloney
Physician Recruiter
Mass General Brigham Medical Group
Email: jmaloney9@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Psychiatrist Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health13
- HRI Hospital6
- Cambridge Health Alliance6
- Justice Resource Institute4
- Mass General Brigham3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts medical license issued by the Board of Registration in Medicine
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school plus completed psychiatry residency
- Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Current DEA registration with prescribing authority for controlled substances
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Ability to perform psychiatric evaluations and manage inpatient or outpatient caseloads independently
Psychiatrist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatrist in Massachusetts?
To practice as a psychiatrist in Massachusetts you must hold an active medical license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, which requires an MD or DO degree, completion of an accredited psychiatry residency, and passage of USMLE or COMLEX Step exams. Most employers also require board certification or active eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Massachusetts does not require a separate state psychiatry license beyond the standard medical license.
Which companies hire psychiatrists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring psychiatrists in Massachusetts right now include LifeStance Health, HRI Hospital, and Cambridge Health Alliance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's large academic health systems and community mental health centers account for a significant share of open positions, reflecting the state's strong investment in both hospital-based and outpatient psychiatric care.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?
The Massachusetts cities with the most psychiatrist openings are Boston, Worcester, and Brookline. Boston dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Worcester's openings are driven largely by UMass Memorial Health and Reliant Medical Group, and Springfield draws volume from Baystate Health and regional community mental health agencies serving western Massachusetts.
Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most medical specialties, because telepsychiatry has become widely accepted for outpatient therapy and medication management. About 62% of psychiatrist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Outpatient medication management and therapy-focused roles are the most commonly offered in a remote format, while inpatient consultation and emergency psychiatry remain fully on-site.
How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for candidates without post-training experience is to apply directly to residency or fellowship programs at Massachusetts institutions such as McLean Hospital, Mass General, or Boston Medical Center, which accept physicians completing training. Newly graduated MDs can target staff psychiatrist or clinical associate roles at community mental health centers, which are more open to early-career applicants than academic departments. Holding an active Massachusetts medical license and ABPN board eligibility before applying strengthens every application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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