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Inpatient Psychiatrist, Per Diem, Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, Malden, MA

Tufts Medicine

Malden, MAOther$287–334K/yrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$287–334K/yr
Location
Malden, MA
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BC/BE In PsychiatryDoctorate

Job overview

Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare are launching a 144‑bed behavioral health hospital in Malden, Massachusetts, opening February 2026, and are seeking per‑diem adult, child/adolescent, or geriatric psychiatrists for night, weekend, and holiday coverage to evaluate and treat admitted patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient Evaluation

Qualifications

MDBC/BE in PsychiatryMedical License in Massachusetts

Full job description

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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