Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS)

State of CT - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services; Connecticut; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $30,000

Annual bonus up to $5,000 for Board-C​

On‑call/Weekend coverage with extrare:

Job summary

State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) invites dedicated professionals to join our team as Principal Psychiatrists. These roles are offered as full time or part time across the state with flexible shifts designed to support work‑life balance and public service.

A commitment to compassionate care and patient wellbeing is essential. You will join a network of Board Certified Psychiatrists and contribute to an agency focused on improving lives and promoting

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrists are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Board Certified Psychiatrists to improve client well‑being.
• Positions are full time or part time and located throughout the state.
• Flexible work shifts/schedules to support work‑life balance.
• Some positions may be hazardous duty.

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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.

Additional Compensation Bonus Eligibility

• 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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

THE ROLE:

• 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; and
• You will make a difference in the public sector.

We strive to empower our staff to actively help our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support and their families.

We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make a difference as a Principal Psychiatrist for the State of Connecticut!

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.