DMHAS Assistant Medical Director

Stryker Corporation; Middletown (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

State employee benefits overview

Job summary

DMHAS seeks an Assistant Medical Director to lead clinical administration at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, CT. The role oversees a maximum security unit and reports to the Chief Medical Officer, with hazardous duty expectations.

The position requires Connecticut medical licensure, board certification in psychiatry (or equivalent in internal/family medicine), and eligibility for federal health care programs. Full-time, first shift.

Qualifications

• Must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
• Must possess and retain certification as a psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR certification in internal medicine, family medicine or related specialty.
• Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(f).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Whiting Maximum Security Unit as Assistant Medical Director.
• Report to the hospital's Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide administrative leadership and ensure compliance with state and hospital policies.

Skills

Medical license

Board certification (Psychiatry)

Administrative leadership

Job description

Do you have experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional facility as a board-certified physician?

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for an Assistant Medical Director to join their team! This is a fully administrative position that oversees the Whiting Maximum Security Unit, reporting to the hospital's Chief Medical Officer. Please note: this position is Hazardous Duty.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
• LOCATION: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
• POSITION NUMBER: 84271

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit ournew State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
• Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

ABOUT US

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.

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

Living in the State of Connecticut:

Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country.

Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city.

We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining DMHAS!

PLEASE NOTE

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional facility as a board certified physician.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine or related specialty, from an appropriate specialist board.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).