Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

Introduction

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is actively recruiting for a Per Diem Psychiatrist to join our Health Services Unit at York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, CT. If you thrive in a collaborative work environment that supports patients with mental health, substance abuse and other physiological challenges, and are interested in a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of the inmate population, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION DETAILS

Our Psychiatrists will provide mental health services to our inmate population. Provision of high-quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public.


This is a per diem position, with 4 scheduled shifts per pay period.


This recruitment will be utilized to fill future vacancies, as well. We often have hiring needs for the following facilities:

• Bridgeport Correctional Center - Bridgeport, CT
• Cheshire Correctional Center - Cheshire, CT
• Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
• Carl Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
• Cybulski Community Reintegration Center - Enfield, CT
• Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
• Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
• New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
• Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
• Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
• MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - Suffield, CT

More information about our facilities can be found here.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR STAFF

"Working in corrections is a unique experience that has provided me with a strong, predictable income with generous benefits. More importantly, I get to work in an environment that allows me to care for the sickest and in many cases underserved mentally ill patients in our community without insurance restrictions. I enjoy access to a generous, nearly unlimited formulary, and I can refer for somatic treatments without insurance impediments, as well. I find the work rewarding on multiple levels, from the patients who have stabilized well within our system to working with some of the most talented nurses, psychologists, medical doctors and social workers in their fields. I feel good coming to work every day knowing that the work I do matters!" -Dr. G., Principal Psychiatrist


For an inside look at how healthcare employees make a difference in a correctional setting, watch the video below!

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.
• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.
• 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:

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• 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

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 Jake Ferrari at View email address on click.appcast.io.


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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.