Psychiatrist (Per Diem) Office/On-Site #250623-4667HD-001

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist (Per Diem) to provide care within the Connecticut Valley Hospital located in Middletown. This position allows you to be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with mental health needs while ensuring a work-life balance. Join a rewarding environment where your skills can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid medical license to practice in Connecticut.
• Experience required: at least 1 year residency in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Participates in diagnosis, care, and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care.
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy.
• Prescribes medication as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Degree

Completed residency in Psychiatry

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Introduction

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to be part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
The State of Connecticu t , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Psychiatrist (Per Diem) to join our team.


Position Highlights

• Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• Location: Middletown, CT
• Schedule: Per Diem, 1st Shift
• PCN: 27565
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and development opportunitie s.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
  
  
  

Discover The Opportunity To

• Be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board Certified Psychiatrists who work together;
• Provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; and
• Make a difference in the public sector!
  
  
  

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-s ufficiency in those we serve.

CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.

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 Psychiatrist (Per Diem) for the State of Connecticut!


DMHAS PSYCHIATRIST TESTIMONIAL
“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 wit h good work ethic.” - Dr. M. Patrascu


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 .


Selection Plan

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [e-mail] .
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
  
  
  

After You Apply

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
  
  
  

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at [e-mail] .

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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).
  
  
  
  

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.

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