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!
The DMHAS, Southwestern Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) seeks an experienced and qualified individual for a meaningful role as a
Principal Psychiatrist within the Clinical Services Unit. This position is located at Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center, 97 Middle Street in Bridgeport. It is full-time, 40 hours per week
position, with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Voluntary on-call coverage and weekend coverage is available at additional
reimbursement. The position number is 125912.
In this role you will:
Meet criteria for appointment to the
SWCMHS psychiatric medical staff and meet all requirements for the granting of
psychiatric clinical responsibilities/privileges as per the Medical Staff
By-laws;
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising of psychiatry, nursing, clinicians, rehab and case managers; and
Serve as the leader
of the treatment team and oversee the care of patients and participate in
planning, documentation, performance improvement and discharge planning.
The
Clinical Services Unit is an outpatient unit, designed for individuals who have
a range of clinical needs but tend to require less intensive case management
and community-based skills building. Consumers served by Clinical Services work
with a licensed clinician who assists them to develop and implement a
person-centered, coordinated recovery plan. These clinicians also provide a
full range of individual, group and family therapies.
The vision of the SWCMHS
is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental
health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders
who are indigent.
In this position you will discover the opportunity to:
Provide initial and ongoing psychiatric evaluation, psychiatric diagnosis, risk
assessment and psychopharmacologic management and treatment consistent with diagnosis
and psychiatric symptom presentation;
Provide individual, group and family
psychotherapy when indicated and in accordance with the client’s treatment
plan;
Order and review the results of laboratory bloodwork and consult with a
medical APRN, internist and/or medical specialist when clinically indicated;
Assist with programming choices based on a person-centered care and recovery
approach;
Participate in coordinating services with community providers;
Represent medical staff in
organizational committees at the discretion of medical director;
Develop and
monitor integrated treatment plans, maintain accurate up-to-date medical records
according to relevant policies and regulations; and
Prepare required reports
according to hospital policy, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
Connecticut offers the finest schools in
the nation, beautiful weather year-round and recreational activities to fit
each season. Bridgeport is in the heart of Fairfield County, which is right
across from the border from New York, and has been ranked one of the best
counties in America by US News and Reports. However, a trip to the mountains
and/or the coast is just a brief trip away.
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. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per
calendar year as well as vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. Continuing
Medical Education (CME) credit through onsite grand rounds and trainings are
available. *In addition to the base annual salary, you may be
approved for a recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
Check out the video below to learn
more about the work of a Psychiatrist at DMHAS!
Selection Plan
This position will be filled in
accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,
promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who meet the Minimum
Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be considered for this
role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted
application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must
be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please
check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in
error.
The
immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications to this recruitment may
be used to fill future vacancies in the job classification.
Please ensure that
your application is complete and you have included your resume in the
"Resume Tab" of your application as you will be unable to make
revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals
considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation
supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may
include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college
transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to
your application.
Should you have questions pertaining to this
recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson
at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860) 785-9855.
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
Provides 24 hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on-call coverage and weekend coverage; makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams; coordinates work of medical staff with related programs; reviews treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) and Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) standards; provides education and training as indicated, e.g. grand rounds and case conferences; assigns, oversees and evaluates work of staff and on-site night duty physicians and/or psychiatrists; conducts and/or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs, clinical program development and treatment techniques; assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge; assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders; performs advanced level risk assessments; consults on difficult and/or complex cases; develops and implements QA and/or QI process improvement initiatives; prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence; performs utilization review and management functions; attends court hearings as a state witness; performs related duties as required.
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.
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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