Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

Are you looking for a flexible position that allows you to make a meaningful impact while gaining experience in state service?

We invite you to discover this exceptional opportunity as a dedicated Per Diem Psychiatrist with the Department of Corrections.

Check out this video to learn more from our network of Psychiatrists here at the State of Connecticut:

Our Mission

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) 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.

Position Details

The Department of Correction is seeking two (2) Per Diem Psychiatrists to provide mental services to our inmate population on an as needed basis, Monday through Friday. Provision of high quality mental health care is critical to our mission of maintaining safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public.

Location Options:

• Garner Correctional Institution (GCI), Newtown, CT
• York Correctional Institution (YCI), East Lyme, CT

More details can be found in the job classification.

Apply today and Discover the Opportunity to:

• Be part of a 700-member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients.
• Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population.
• Enjoy work-life balance with a flexible schedule and a manageable patient load.
• Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements.
• Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support.
• Practice in one of multiple locations available in urban, suburban and rural sites across the state.
• Contribute to the coordination of onsite medical, mental/behavioral health and dental services.
• Get clinical exposure to a variety of psychiatric diagnosis and, with no managed care seeking to discharge from your care, have the chance to see the positive impact of your interventions on your patients.
• Have access to point-of-care labs and phlebotomy services, neuro imaging and, when warranted, psychological testing.
• Perform charting with a modern electronic health record.

This position is open to the public and non-examined.

To Apply:

Complete a Master Application and apply directly to this recruitment.

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included a resume within the "Resume Tab" of your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

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.

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Samantha Wasef, Leadership Associate – Talent Solutions: Samantha.Wasef@CT.Gov or 860.937.6357 

In a state facility, this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care.

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 of principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of individuals; knowledge of recent developments in field of psychiatric medicine; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis; some supervisory ability.

1. 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.
2. 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).

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).

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.