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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Job Description:
I. Position Summary:
The Geriatric Psychiatrist provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and outpatient programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife. This position may also involve participation in medical student, resident, and fellowship teaching opportunities.
II. Core Competencies:
- Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
- Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
- Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
- Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
- Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
- Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly. Ability to advocate new ideas and set an example for co-workers; delegates responsibility and empowers decision making; provide constructive feedback to others.
III. Position Responsibilities:
- Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and outpatient settings.
- Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
- Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
- Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
- Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
- Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
- Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
- Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
- Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
- Trains and supervises medical students, residents, and fellows as appropriate
- Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
- Attends Medical Staff meetings
- Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
IV Qualifications
- Education : Awarded degree of MD or DO with ABPN recognized psychiatry residency. Successful completion of ACGME accredited geriatric medicine or psychosomatic medicine fellowship program preferred
- License: Valid and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License. Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
- Certification: American Board Certification in Psychiatry currently valid or renewed prior to expiration. ABPN added certification in geriatric psychiatry or psychosomatic medicine valid or eligible preferred. Federal DEA Certification. CPR Certified.
Experience:
- Experience, gained in training and/or in practice, caring for seniors in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
- Experience delivering effective psychiatric care in an inpatient environment
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
- Experience working both independently and in a team environment
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
Remote Type:
On-siteSalary Range:
$216,403.00 - $305,510.00Job Description:
I. Position Summary:
The Geriatric Psychiatrist provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and outpatient programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife. This position may also involve participation in medical student, resident, and fellowship teaching opportunities.
II. Core Competencies:
- Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
- Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
- Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
- Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
- Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
- Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly. Ability to advocate new ideas and set an example for co-workers; delegates responsibility and empowers decision making; provide constructive feedback to others.
III. Position Responsibilities:
- Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and outpatient settings.
- Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
- Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
- Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
- Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
- Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
- Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
- Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
- Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
- Trains and supervises medical students, residents, and fellows as appropriate
- Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
- Attends Medical Staff meetings
- Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
IV Qualifications
- Education : Awarded degree of MD or DO with ABPN recognized psychiatry residency. Successful completion of ACGME accredited geriatric medicine or psychosomatic medicine fellowship program preferred
- License: Valid and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License. Must maintain CME to meet institutional and state licensing requirements
- Certification: American Board Certification in Psychiatry currently valid or renewed prior to expiration. ABPN added certification in geriatric psychiatry or psychosomatic medicine valid or eligible preferred. Federal DEA Certification. CPR Certified.
Experience:
- Experience, gained in training and/or in practice, caring for seniors in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
- Experience delivering effective psychiatric care in an inpatient environment
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
- Experience working both independently and in a team environment
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
Remote Type:
On-siteSalary Range:
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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 Cambridge Health Alliance, LifeStance Health, and HRI Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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 Salem. 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 64% of psychiatrist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 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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