PGYPsychiatry - McLean

Job Summary

Founded in 1811, McLean Hospital is a leader in psychiatric care, research, and education and is the largest psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Our staff, faculty, volunteers, and supporters are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Consistently ranked as a top hospital in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals survey, the staff at McLean recognize the importance of partnering with our patients and their families and caregivers to create individualized treatment plans that focus on the patient's goals, helping them learn the skills necessary to live successful, meaningful lives.

The mission of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program is to educate and refine the pharmacy resident's skills in clinical pharmacy practice and patient care. This will be achieved through various learning experiences such as providing patient care in numerous psychiatric settings, precepting pharmacy students and interns, clinical research, education of other disciplines, and committee involvement. Our goal is to help pharmacy residents develop their clinical skills to practice autonomously as an integral member of the healthcare team in a professional, ethical, and competent manner.

Upon completion of this program, pharmacy residents will be well‑prepared for clinical pharmacy practice and patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, in addition to board certification in psychiatric pharmacy.

• In collaboration with the healthcare team, provide comprehensive medication management to patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders following a consistent patient care process.
• Ensure continuity of care during transitions between care settings for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
• Demonstrate ability to manage formulary and medication‑use processes for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders, as applicable to the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct a quality improvement or research project.
• Demonstrate leadership skills for successful self‑development in the provision of care for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
• Demonstrate understanding of management in the provision of care for psychiatric patients.
• Provide effective medication and practice‑related education associated with the care of patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders, caregivers, health professionals, students, and the public (individuals and groups).
• Employ appropriate preceptor roles when engaged in teaching students, pharmacy technicians, or fellow healthcare professionals related to care of patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
• Demonstrate understanding of the management of psychiatric emergencies.

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy required.

Completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials:
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Onsite

115 Mill Street

40

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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