Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS)
Recruitment #211014-6184RW-001
| Location |
Bridgeport, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $202,902 - $247,091/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 11/1/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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.
In this position you will discover the opportunity to:
Connecticut offers you and your family access. Access to the finest schools in the nation, beautiful weather year round and recreational activities to fit each season. Bridgeport is only a short 60 miles north of Manhattan. However, a trip to the mountains and or the coast is just a brief trip away. The city of Bridgeport boasts a rich, and sometimes quirky, history - like being home of the Frisbee and the first Subway store - and offers fun family events, like:
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. CME credit through onsite grand rounds and trainings is available. We offer outstanding work/life balance and limitless opportunity!
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, which is comprised of psychiatry, nursing, clinicians, rehab, internists, medical specialists and case managers;
- Lead all aspects of the treatment team in the care of approximately 10-15 patients and participate in planning, documentation, performance improvement and discharge planning;
- Assist with programming choices based on a person centered care and recovery approach;
- Participate in coordination of services with community providers, as well as, other therapeutic programs.
- Catching a Sound Tigers Hockey Game;
- Visiting Discovery Adventure Park and Museum & P.T. Barnum Museum;
- Go to the Beardsley Zoo;
- Enjoy varying Artists, Makers, Art Supporting Organizations and Galleries;
- Access to a complete array of food offerings and restaurants for every appetite.
*In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for a recruitment incentive of up to $30,000.
Check out the following video about Psychiatry within DMHAS:
Selection Plan
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications
to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
All State employees shall follow the guidelines
as listed in Executive Orders 13F (3a) and 13G (3a).
This posting may
require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these
RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or
by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification
Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the
question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps
Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk
folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places
auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Applicant
Correspondence - Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as
a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on
a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete
tasks required in the recruitment process.
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.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
The minimum
experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job
opening, unless otherwise specified.
You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your
application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please
contact Andrew Pebley at Andrew.Pebley@ct.gov or (860) 785-6185.
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Experience treating individuals with severe and persistent mental illness;
- Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment of Substance use Disorders and, specifically, Opiate Use Disorder.
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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