Attending Psychiatrist - Homeless Services

The Attending Psychiatrist for Homeless Services provides outreach-based psychiatric evaluation, treatment, consultation, and systems coordination for individuals experiencing homelessness who have serious and persistent mental illness. The psychiatrist works within shelters,Safe Havens,on the streets, and in community-based settings to engagehomelessDMH-eligible individuals,facilitateaccess to care, and support continuity of psychiatric services acrosssettings. This role is integral to advancing engagement, eligibility determination, and treatment planning for one of the most vulnerable populations served.Clinical Outreach and Direct CareConduct psychiatric outreach and provide continuity of care, whenappropriate, for homeless individuals living on the streets, in shelters,in Safe Havensor who have disengaged fromthe Massachusetts Mental Health Center (MMHC)outpatient services.Evaluate, diagnose, andinitiatepsychiatric treatment for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.Provideongoingcommunity basedclinical assessmentsand treatmentfor individuals unable or unwilling, due to illness, to present to traditional clinic settings.Support development and implementation of individualized, clinicallyappropriate treatmentand intervention plans.As a member of a multidisciplinary team at MMHC outpatient clinic, provide clinical assessments and treatment to a caseload of individuals, particularly thosereferredfrom homeless services.Consultation and Collaborative CareServe as a consultant tostreet outreach,shelter-basedand Safe Havenstaff on complex cases requiring psychiatric assessment or intervention.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to design treatment approaches for homeless individuals with complex psychiatric needs.Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings to guide clinical decision-making and service planning.Systems Navigation and Eligibility DeterminationAssistwith determination of eligibility for Department of Mental Health (DMH) services.Support fast-trackingservice access for homeless individuals deemed DMH-eligible.Collaborate closely with the DMH Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) and shelter staff on assessments,referrals, and hospitalizations.Education and SupervisionSupervise psychiatric residentsparticipatingin the PGY-III “Homeless” rotation.Serve as a discussion leader and clinical educator during resident conferences and training sessions related to homeless psychiatry.Provide guidance on best practices in outreach psychiatry, engagement strategies, and trauma-informed care.Program Development and Interagency CollaborationParticipate in development of programmatic outcomes and quality measures to inform homeless services programming.Act as a liaison to external agencies, includingbut not limited topublic health departments, developmental services, housing providers, and social service organizations.Contribute psychiatricexpertiseto the design and refinement of services tailored to homeless populations.Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) planFirst-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insuranceFlexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care InsuranceGenerous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):15 days of Vacation per year11 Paid Holidays10 Sick Days per year3 Personal Days per yearEducational Assistance and Remission Programs$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!About Us:Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Current Medical license in state where employed, and minimum of board eligibility in Psychiatry in state of service required.Experience supporting individuals with homelessness as well as serious and persistent mental illness.Dual certification in Adult Psychiatry and other related areas such as Substance Abuse, as needed.Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substances Certificates required.Current malpractice insurance requiredUSD $229,528.00 - USD $229,528.00 /Yr.

Created: 2026-01-19