Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS) Office/On-Site #260721-6186RQ-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. Some positions may be hazardous duty.

Responsibilities

• 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 multi-disciplinary treatment teams;
• Covers 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;
• 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;
• Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence;
• Performs utilization review and management functions;
• Attends court hearings as a state witness;
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be a board-certified psychiatrist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Must have a valid Connecticut medical license and DEA registration. Must have experience in managing a multidisciplinary team and providing clinical supervision. Knowledge of state regulations and policies governing mental health and addiction services is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychiatry;
• Board Certification in Psychiatry;
• Current Medical License in Connecticut;
• DEA Registration;
• Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team;
• Experience in providing clinical supervision;
• Knowledge of state regulations and policies governing mental health and addiction services.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills;
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• Ability to develop and implement quality assurance and improvement initiatives;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Additional compensation bonus eligibility of up to $30,000;
• A three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus for physicians who are Board-Certified in their area of practice;
• A five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus for physicians who have a job-related second Board;
• Voluntary on-call coverage and weekend coverage at additional reimbursement;
• Continuing Medical Education or Professional Development / Maintenance of Certification.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work shifts/schedules to accommodate work-life balance.