STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

DMHAS Local Mental Health Authority Medical Director

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #220622-2729MD-001

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 with supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?  If so, we want you to join us! 
The DMHAS, Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA), seeks a qualified and experienced individual for the position of DMHAS Local Mental Health Authority Medical Director within the Clinical Administration Division.  We are located at 401 West Thames Street in Norwich, CT.  The position number is 127050. Our team is passionate about the work we do for our clients! This is a part-time, 24 hours per week on-site position with a work schedule of Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This position also requires that the incumbent be available for consultation on unscheduled days and times to ensure facility needs are met.

In this role you will: 

  • Provide leadership and clinical supervision to a Psychiatrist and four Psychiatric APRNs;
  • Serve as a member of the SMHA Management Team;
  • Attend Network Management meetings with community partners and providers;
  • Co-chair the SMHA Network Bi-Weekly Risk Management meeting in order discuss high risk cases, provide consultation, and identify/review risk mitigation strategies;
  • Co-Chair the monthly SMHA Risk meeting in order to discuss safety-related issues, review risk data, and review agency Incident Reports;
  • Co-chair the SMHA Clinical Practice Committee in order to review/discuss clinical policies and procedures, ensure consistent implementation of all clinical policies, identify clinical trainings needs, discuss clinical care and barriers, identify methods/interventions for improving client care and clinical outcomes, develop medical records forms and documentation, and review agency clinical data; and
  • Chair bi-weekly Prescriber meetings and bi-weekly Pharmacy and Therapeutic meetings in order to discuss issues/topics related to client care and prescribing practices.
Connecticut offers you and your family access to the finest schools in the nation, beautiful weather year round and recreational activities to fit each season. Founded in 1659, the historical city in Norwich is located in the heart of Eastern Connecticut. However, a trip to world class entertainment, the mountains or the beach is just a brief trip away.

We can also offer peace of mind with our comprehensive 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.  These wonderful benefits are pro-rated for part-time positions. 

Selection Plan

Before you apply, make note of the following:

  • This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization. 
  • 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.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. 
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.  It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception.  Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
Important information for after you apply:

  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.  
  • 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, transcripts, diplomas, 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.
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 the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Local Mental Health Authority, this class is accountable for administering designated agency medical, clinical and behavioral health services programs and operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff, services, and programs of a designated hospital, facility, regional medical area or behavioral health program; develops, implements, and evaluates policies, goals, and objectives to ensure conformance with agency mission, goals, objectives, and statutory provisions; assists in development of programs and activities including development of medical service standards and criteria; implements new procedures and procedural revisions; determines or assists in determination of appropriate staffing levels and directs or assists in management and coordination of staff; implements staff performance review standards; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of agency who might impact on programs and services; administers state and federal regulations pertaining to medical and psychiatric health care programs, services, and operations; participates on various committees and boards; may testify in court as needed; may conduct training; may assist agency medical director in development, implementation, and evaluation of agency wide policies, goals, and objectives; may be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities; may serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts, and other state medical and service agencies; may monitor contracts with medical services vendors; may participate in quality assurance studies and investigations; may develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and issues of medicine and psychiatry with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health patients; considerable knowledge of recent developments in the field of psychiatry and medicine; knowledge of administration and clinical operations, functions, and systems involving medical service delivery; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable organizational skills; considerable analytical skills; ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional facility as a board certified psychiatrist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
  2. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a faculty appointment at either the Yale School of Medicine or the UCONN School of Medicine.
  6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
  7. 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.