Psychiatrist (Per Diem) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting Forensic Hospital is seeking a dedicated per diem psychiatrist to join our team in Middletown, CT. The role offers professional collaboration and a flexible Monday–Friday schedule within a mission-driven environment.

Applicants must hold a Connecticut medical license and have completed a psychiatry residency approved by the ACGME. This per diem position requires adherence to state policies and may offer opportunities for broader employment within DMHAS.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
• Must have completed at least one year of residency in psychiatry approved by the ACGME.
• Eligibility for participation in federal health care programs may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals in an assigned service.
• Interviews newly admitted individuals to obtain history to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Conducts intellectual and physical evaluations of individuals; makes daily rounds to modify treatment plans.

Skills

CT medical license

Psychiatry residency (ACGME)

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Residency in Psychiatry (ACGME)

Tools

None

Job description

Introduction

DMHAS, Whiting Forensic Hospital is currently recruiting for a per-diem psychiatrist and welcomes interest in full-time and part-time opportunities as well. For additional information, please contact Kyle St. Jean via email at [e-mail].

Join a dedicated clinical team at Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving inpatient forensic psychiatric services.

This per diem role offers professional collaboration, flexibility, and the opportunity to practice psychiatry in a highly specialized, mission-driven environment.

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Psychiatrist (PCN 128349) to join our team in Middletown, CT.

Whiting Forensic Hospital 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.� ��

This per diem position offers a flexible Monday through Friday schedule, within a supportive and mission-driven clinical environment.

WHY JOIN US?

Psychiatrists at DMHAS consistently highlight the rewarding nature of serving this population and the strong, collegial atmosphere within our system.�

As one current DMHAS psychiatrist, Dr. M. Patrascu, shares: "If you love psychiatry, the DMHAS patient population will offer a unique learning and practice experience, exposure to a variety of disorders and people who need help, support, people who have very little. I have been lucky to work with people who are dedicated, selfless and willing to go the extra mile, grounded and with good work ethic."

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development.
• A supportive and collaborative treatment environment.
• A meaningful role serving individuals with complex behavioral health and forensic needs.
• A healthy work/life and the chance to make a real impact within Connecticut's public behavioral health system.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

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.

WFH provides inpatient forensic psychiatric services for individuals requiring a secure therapeutic environment. Treatment focuses on stabilization, recovery, and preparation for safe transition to less restrictive settings, consistent with each individual's legal status and clinical needs.

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.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state facility this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals in an assigned service;
• Interviews newly admitted individuals to obtain their intellectual and physical history in order to determine appropriate treatment plans;
• Conducts intellectual and physical evaluations of individuals;
• Makes daily rounds to examine individuals and modify treatment plans;
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy;
• Instructs unit and professional staff on individuals and general unit medical management;
• Reviews individuals’ records;
• Meets with visitors and answers inquiries;
• Meets with team to determine individual treatment plans;
• Prescribes drugs and/or occupational, physical, psychological or industrial therapy;
• Investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings;
• May manage medical and surgical treatments;
• May review work of psychiatric residents;
• May testify in court to provide evidence of intellectual status of individuals;
• May perform physical examinations;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of
• principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of individuals;
• recent developments in field of psychiatric medicine;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis;
• supervisory ability.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
• Incumbents in this class must have completed at least one (1) year of residency program experience in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Special Requirements

• 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).
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.