STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

Recruitment #230215-4667HD-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Office of the Commissioner, is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Psychiatrist (Per Diem)!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 
  • Division: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner
  • Unit/Team: Forensic Services
  • Position Number: 109734
  • Statewide travel will be required
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
  • Provide forensic consultation, evaluations, and testimony on behalf for DMHAS
  • Participate, in person, on multidisciplinary Competence to Stand Trial teams, pursuant to CGS 54-56d, for individuals who may be in hospitals, correctional facilities, courts and/or at one of the regionally based offices
  • Perform extensive writing and editing of legal/psychiatric reports
  • Testify in Superior Court
  • Perform independent examinations
  • Conduct interviews, take notes, and formulate an opinion with an interdisciplinary team
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND DIVISION:
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.

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Selection Plan

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To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • 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.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • 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 Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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  • 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.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of individuals; 
    • recent developments in field of psychiatric medicine; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  • 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.
  • 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).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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).

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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