Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist Position

We are seeking a psychiatrist who will maintain responsibility for psychiatric consultation across the assigned BHD site(s).

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing clinical aspects of ongoing behavioral health programs working cooperatively with the medical director.
• Maintaining and providing a model for psychiatric standards of practice and quality of care.
• Reviewing treatment plans and treatment plan reviews for appropriate/effective quality care.
• Performing evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, group, family therapy and/or medication management as needed to meet the needs of the client population and the clinic.
• Assisting with emergencies to protect the safety of the client and the safety of the staff.
• Appropriately documenting all clinical and administrative work.
• Meeting productivity standards.
• Evaluating data relating to the bio-psychosocial consequences of physical and emotional illness, disability and/or substance abuse.
• Telephones/pages/emails accessibility as needed. Covers for colleagues as needed.
• Responsible for supervising APRN's/clinical staff assigned by medical director.
• Participates in team meetings and consultations as directed by the medical director and/or program director.
• Providing education and consultation to staff regarding psychopharmacology, psychiatric assessment, special populations and other relevant topics as appropriate.
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with clinic staff, other HHC departments, medical staff, and community agencies. Ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrating competency in standards of psychiatric care.
• Conscientious work ethic, professionalism and accountability.
• Providing assistance during periods of agency need and accepting new assignments.
• Participating in peer review.

Required qualifications include:

Education: M.D. licensed in the state of Connecticut to provide psychiatric services. Must be board certified or eligible. Must be CPR certified.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience working with assigned population. Experience may include internship/residency/fellowship.

Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health services. Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal. Ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction. Ability to work with interdisciplinary team. Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice. Knowledge and skills related to individual, group and family system dynamics. Must demonstrate cultural competence.

Travel within the state of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.

Why join us:

• Above market and competitive salaries
• Employee referral bonus program
• 1 week of CME time each year
• License reimbursement
• HRSA and public service loan forgiveness
• Generous paid time off
• COBRA reimbursement
• 401(k) with match up to 5 percent
• Sign on bonus for bilingual candidates
• Liability insurance
• We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
• We provide continued education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.
• Sign on bonus

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.