Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS)
Recruitment #210212-6184RW-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 2/18/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $202,902 - $247,091/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 3/17/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Are looking to make an impact on the lives of adults with behavioral health disorders? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join and be a part of our vibrant and dynamic psychiatric team! We are currently seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join us at the Capitol Region Mental Health Center!
We seek an experienced and qualified individual for a meaningful role as a Principal Psychiatrist (PCN 126010), within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Team (DHoH) in our Outpatient Services Division. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week role, with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Capitol Region Mental Health Center is centrally located at 500 Vine Street in Hartford. On-call work is not required, but is available for additional compensation on a rotating basis.
IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Assign, oversee and evaluate the staff on the DHoH Team
- Perform on-going evaluation and implementation of program development, quality improvement activities, utilization management, and related administrative functions for the DHoH Team
- Provide direct client care, psychotherapy and medication management
- Provide consultation and psychiatric oversight for the DHoH treatment team
- Complete initial client intake assessments for the DHoH and the Intake Teams
- Attend court hearings and providing court testimony on behalf of the facility
We can also offer peace of mind with our benefits package. As a new state employee we offer a variety of medical and dental plans and participation in a hybrid retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree health insurance. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, as well as, vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. *In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for a recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
*You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
As a reminder:
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.
- Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
- Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
For more information, we encourage you to contact the recruiter for this position, Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, (860) 924-7053.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative/supervisory functions and/or direct care psychiatric services as a board certified advanced clinician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
This position will be responsible for:
- Assigning, overseeing and evaluating the staff on the DHoH Team.
- On-going evaluation and implementation of program development, quality improvement activities, utilization management, and related administrative functions for the DHoH Team.
- Providing direct client care, psychotherapy and medication management.
- Providing consultation and psychiatric oversight for the DHoH treatment team.
- Completing initial client intake assessments for the DHoH and the Intake Teams.
- Attending court hearings and providing court testimony on behalf of the facility.
Additional information can be found here.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of methods and principles of behavioral health medicine; considerable knowledge of current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders; considerable knowledge of recent developments in field of psychiatry and substance abuse including treatment models and best practices; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders; considerable ability to prescribe and conduct psychotherapy, medications and other treatments specific to psychiatric and substance abuse disorders; ability to develop a collaborative group practice environment with other psychiatrists, physicians and members of interdisciplinary teams; ability to analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical and/or psychological reports and findings; administrative/supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain 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
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
2. 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).
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
2. 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).
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
5. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
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.
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