Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour)

Position Overview Principal Psychiatrists will provide mental health services to the inmate population, ensuring high‑quality medical care aligns with the Department’s mission of maintaining safe, secure facilities and promoting the wellness of inmates, staff, and the public. Benefits Hazardous Duty Position – eligible for the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV pension after 25 years of service. Base annual salary plus a recruitment incentive of up to $30,000. Board‑Certified psychiatrists receive a $3,000 annual bonus. Second board certification (e.g., Forensic Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry) qualifies for a $5,000 annual bonus. Flexible on‑call schedule and manageable patient workload. Health, dental, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, tuition reimbursement, state holidays, and other standard benefits. Schedule & Locations Full‑time, 40 hours per week, first shift Monday‑Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Eligible locations include Bridgeport, Cheshire, East Lyme, Hartford, Newtown, and Suffield. Responsibilities Provide 24‑hour supervision to designated patient groups and facility coverage, including on‑call and weekend duties. Makes rounds and gives direct care and clinical oversight of multidisciplinary treatment teams. Coordinate the work of medical staff with related programs. Review treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and discharge plans to ensure policy and standard compliance (TJC, HCFA). Offer education and training (e.g., grand rounds, case conferences). Assign, oversee, and evaluate staff and on‑site night duty physicians/psychiatrists. Lead or participate in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research, program development, and treatment techniques. Assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients for admission, discharge, and ongoing care. Provide psychiatric diagnosis and prescribe appropriate medications, biologic, and psychosocial treatments. Perform advanced risk assessments. Consult on difficult or complex cases. Develop and implement QA/QI improvement initiatives. Prepare and review medical records, reports, and correspondence. Conduct utilization review and management functions. Attend court hearings as a state witness. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of behavioral health medicine principles and methods. Current knowledge of assessment and treatment methods for psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders. Awareness of recent developments in psychiatry, substance abuse treatment models, and best practices. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to examine, diagnose, assess, and treat patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Competence in prescribing and conducting psychotherapy, medication management, and other mental health treatments. Skill in creating a collaborative group practice environment with other clinicians and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory reports, X‑rays, and other medical or psychological findings. Administrative and supervisory capabilities. Minimum Qualifications Certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or board certification in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Special Requirements License to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut; a temporary license may be granted for up to one year. Eligibility to participate in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a‑7b(f). May be required to possess and retain certification in specialized areas such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc. May require current licenses, certifications, or permits relevant to psychiatric practice. May require bilingual proficiency. Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr