Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS) Office/On-Site #260617-6186RQ-100

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) seeks dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Principal Psychiatrists. 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.

As a Principal Psychiatrist, 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.

We are seeking individuals to join our team at the following facilities:

• Capitol Region Mental Health Center (Hartford)
• Connecticut Mental Health Center (New Haven)
• Connecticut Valley Hospital (Middletown and Hartford)
• River Valley Services (Middletown)
• Southeastern 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) 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.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams;
• 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;
• 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 process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Physicians who are Board-Certified in their area of practice are eligible for a three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus. Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) are 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 is also available.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry;
• Must have a valid Connecticut Medical License;
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital setting;
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a forensic setting (if applicable).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addiction disorders;
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends;
• Ability to perform risk assessments and consult on complex cases.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
• Comprehensive medical examinations, including drug screenings, are required upon a conditional offer of employment.

Pay

Full-Time $253,879 - $331,255/year (Salary effective 6/26/26 commensurate with edu and/or exp)

Schedule

Fully flexible work shifts/schedules to accommodate work-life balance.