Psychiatry Physician

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist to join our outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) behavioral health team. This full-time, onsite role offers a balanced mix of clinical care, supervision, and teaching, with flexibility to tailor IOP tracks based on clinical interests. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, organized, and patient-centered clinician with a passion for multidisciplinary teamwork and medical education.

Position Highlights

• Clinical vs. Administrative Time Split:
  • Clinical: 85% (evaluations, medication management, follow-ups)
  • Administrative: % (documentation, supervision, team meetings, Medicare certification)

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-hour initial psychiatric evaluations and 30-minute follow-up visits
• Manage a caseload of 8 12 adult patients per day across outpatient and IOP settings
• Review LCSW intake assessments prior to psychiatric evaluations
• Coordinate care with primary and specialty providers
• Respond to rare psychiatric emergencies and assess for Physician s Emergency Certificate (PEC) when needed

Supervision & Teaching Duties

• Provide clinical supervision to APRNs, LCSWs, and medical students
• Review treatment plans and assist with Medicare treatment certification
• Participate in psychiatry clerkship rotations and mentor medical residents

Schedule & Call Coverage

• Hours: Monday Friday, standard business hours (e.g., 8:00 AM 5:00 PM); flexible scheduling available
• Call: 1:4 rotation for weeknights, weekends, and holidays; solo coverage for inpatient, crisis, and consults

Support & Systems

• Robust support staff including LCSWs, APRNs, and administrative personnel
• EMR: Meditech Dictation: Dragon software available

Patient Population

• Adults (18+) with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, psychotic disorders, substance use, and co-occurring conditions
• Patients are generally stable and appropriate for outpatient or IOP level of care

Requirements

• CT State license, DEA and Board Certification required
• General Psychiatry residency training required, additional fellowships can be considered
• Prior leadership experience in any setting required, can stretch if they have good experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment and medication management
• Interest in tailoring IOP programming based on clinical expertise
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement
• Experience or interest in supervision and medical education

Why Join Us: Collegial and academic presence with a community feel; low turnover; tight-knit group; strong primary care and specialty support; modern facilities; big focus on quality of care.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.