STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Part-time Principal Psychiatrist

Office/On-site

Recruitment #230315-6186RQ-002

Introduction


Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference and use your knowledge of psychiatric medicine, psychiatric illnesses, and substance abuse disorders? If so, We are recruiting for a dynamic and talented Principal Psychiatrist to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families' (DCF) mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. 
Our services work best when coordinated with community care.

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes:
  • A hybrid retirement plan where new employees may elect to participate in the State Employees Retirement System
  • Retirement benefits, including retiree health insurance
  • 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid time off vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance for all employees
Additional Compensation Bonus Eligibility:
  • In addition to the base annual salary, you may be approved for a recruitment incentive of up to thirty thousand dollars ($30,000)
  • Physicians who are Board-Certified in their area of practice will be eligible to receive a three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus
  • Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Child & Adolescent, pediatrics, forensic pathology, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus
  • Voluntary on-call coverage and weekend coverage may be available at additional reimbursement
The Principal Psychiatrist will be responsible for oversight of function of the Centralize Medication Consent Unit (CMCU), reviewing and providing consent for psychotropic medication for children in DCF care and ensuring compliance to state and national standards. Additionally,the Principal Psychiatrist:
  • Reviews and approve psychotropic medication for children committed to the Department of Children and Families
  • Provides consultation to regional staff on youth cases with complex mental health needs
  • Provides education and training as indicated, e.g. grand rounds and case conferences
  • Assigns, oversees and evaluates work of CMCU staff
  • Conducts and/or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs and clinical program development
  • 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, and correspondence
  • Performs utilization review and management functions
  • Attends court hearings as a state witness
  • Provides on call coverage for the DCF Careline 
  • Performs related duties as required
The Schedule:
  • Part Time – 32 hours per week
  • First Shift
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
  • 8 am to 4:30 pm
  • Plus on-call duties as assigned (compensated additionally)
  • Centralize Medication Consent Unit (CMCU)
  • 505 Hudson Street, Hartford CT.
The immediate vacancy is described above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class, which may occur in Middletown or East Windsor.

We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team!
You will be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board-Certified Psychiatrists who work together!

Selection Plan

  • This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization. 
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
  • 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.  
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.   
  • 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.  
  • 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.  
  • Please visit our Applicant Tips on How to Apply page. 
  • Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Liz Weston at elizabeth.weston@ct.gov 
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 
  • 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. 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families and Correction, 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.