Inpatient Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, Malden, MA at Tufts Medicine · Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital · $286,829

About this Inpatient Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, Malden, MA role at Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine · Onsite · Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated academic health system in Massachusetts, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest standalone behavioral health provider, have partnered to establish the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts. This hospital, set to open in February 2026, will serve as a center of excellence in behavioral health care and provide vital training opportunities for the next generation of clinicians.

We are seeking per diem BC/BE Adult and/or Geriatric Psychiatrists to join our team for night, weekend and holiday coverage. In this role you will evaluate and treat patients with mental health issues who are admitted and receiving care at the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital. We are considering candidates with an interest in Adult, Child/Adolescent and or Geriatric patients.

We encourage you to apply if:

Possess an MD (or equivalent), and eligible to obtain a medical license in the State of Massachusetts
BC/BE in Psychiatry
Enjoy working with a system of collaborative, compassionate, and impact driven providers

The salary range for this position is $286,829 – $333,943, pro-rated to per diem. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

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About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

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