Psychiatrist

Title: Psychiatrist

Department: Adult Behavioral Health

Reports To: Program Director / Chief of Medicine

Summary

The Psychiatrist maintains responsibility for psychiatric consultation of the BHD site(s) assigned. The Psychiatrist will work in collaboration with Program Director(s) of site(s) to deliver appropriate clinical services and treatment planning. Works to lead multidisciplinary team to provide direct service and supervision of/consultation to staff. Will collaborate with mid-levels as assigned by the Medical Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical aspects of ongoing Behavioral Health programs working cooperatively with the Medical Director.
• Maintains and provides a model for psychiatric standards of practice and quality of care.
• Reviews treatment plans and treatment plan reviews for appropriate/effective quality care.
• Performs evaluations, crisis intervention, individual, group, family therapy and/or medication management as needed to meet the needs of client population and the clinic. Utilizes a range of clinical interventions appropriate to the population while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Assists with emergencies to protect the safety of the client and the safety of the staff.
• Appropriately documents all clinical and administrative work.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Evaluates 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.
• Provides education and consultation to staff regarding psychopharmacology, psychiatric assessment, special populations and other relevant topics as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with clinic staff, other HHC departments, medical staff, and community agencies. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates competency in standards of psychiatric care.
• Conscientious work ethic, professionalism and accountability.
• Provides assistance during periods of agency need and accept new assignments.
• Participates in Peer Review.

Qualifications

Education: M.D. licensed in 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.

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.