Principal Psychiatrist; DMHAS; Office​/On-Site - RQ

Introduction

If you're interested in working as a Psychiatrist with DMHAS (in any capacity whether it be full time, part time or per diem) please contact Kyle St. Jean via email Kyle.

StJean. Are you looking to help your state in a time of need? Does a career in state service as a Principal Psychiatrist excite you? If so, come make a difference by serving your state! Read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect and self‑sufficiency in those we serve.

• Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) may be approved as a recruitment incentive, in addition to the base annual salary.
• A three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus will be eligible for physicians who are Board‑Certified in their area of practice.
• Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus.
• Voluntary on‑call coverage and weekend coverage are available at additional reimbursement.
• 16 hours per month paid Continuing Medical Education or Professional Development / Maintenance of Certification.
• Benefit offerings will vary with part‑time positions.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Principal Psychiatrists to improve the well‑being of our clients/patients. These positions are full time or part time and are located throughout the state. We offer flexible work shifts/schedules to accommodate work‑life balance. Some positions may be hazardous duty. As a Principal Psychiatrist, discover the opportunity to:

• You will be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board Certified Psychiatrists who work together.
• You will provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve.
• You will make a difference in the public sector.

These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any unit/location:
Capitol Region Mental Health Center (Hartford);
Connecticut Mental Health Center (New Haven);
Connecticut Valley Hospital (Middletown and Hartford);
River Valley Services (Middletown);
Southeast Mental Health Authority (Norwich);
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (Bridgeport);
Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury);
Whiting Forensic Hospital, including Dutcher Services (Middletown);
Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). WFH cares for patients under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), patients committed by the superior court for competency restoration and civil patients in need of maximum security psychiatric treatment.

• Provides 24‑hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on‑call coverage and weekend coverage.
• Makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Coordinates work of medical staff with related programs.
• Reviews treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) and Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) standards.
• Provides education and training as indicated, e.g., grand rounds and case conferences.
• Assigns, oversees and evaluates work of staff and on‑site night duty physicians and/or psychiatrists.
• Conducts and/or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs, clinical program development and treatment techniques.
• Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge.
• Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders.
• Performs advanced level risk assessments.
• Consults on difficult and/or complex cases.
• Develops and implements QA and/or QI…