STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240620-6186RQ-001

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Introduction


Are you a Board Certified Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
Join us as a Principal Psychiatrist and work with those who need it most, providing transformative mental health care in the public sector.
Apply today to be part of our dedicated team!

Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Principal Psychiatrist! Step into a rewarding career where your expertise and empathy can transform lives. Discover more below and join us in making a meaningful impact in mental healthcare!

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
  • Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) may be approved as a recruitment incentive, in addition to the base annual salary.
  • A three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus will be eligible for physicians who are Board-Certified in their area of practice.
  • Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus.
  • Voluntary on-call coverage is available at additional reimbursement.   
  • Up to 16 hours per month paid Continuing Medical Education or Professional Development / Maintenance of Certification.
  • Offer H1B assistance available. 
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 
  • FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC)
  • UNIT: Inpatient Treatment Unit (ITU)
  • ADDRESS: 500 Vine Street, Hartford, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), First Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • POSITION NUMBERS: 143619
WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:
  • Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
  • Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for provid ing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.
  • Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
    AS A PRINCIPAL PSYCHIATRIST YOU WILL:
    • Be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board Certified Psychiatrists who work together
    • Provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
    • Make a difference in the public sector
    ABOUT US:
    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.

    MORE ABOUT THE FACILITY/UNIT:
    CRMHC is a community based mental health center serving Hartford, West Hartford, Farmington, Avon, Canton and Simsbury providing individuals with behavioral health services.  CRMHC collaborates with the greater Hartford DMHAS-Funded mental health programs comprising 15 non-profit agencies located in Hartford and West Hartford.  These agencies work together to provide a comprehensive array of behavioral health services to adults with serious psychiatric disabilities as well as co-occurring psychiatric illness and substance use.

    The Inpatient Treatment Unit (ITU) is a sixteen bed inpatient care unit which operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The major function of the program is to provide inpatient services to people from the CRMHC service area with a focus on those who are uninsured, who cannot obtain services from other providers, and are served by CRMHC. This program provides a broad range of services including medication management, individual and group therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational interventions. The average length of stay in this program is about 180 days. 

    MAKE MEANINGFUL IMPACT AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT


    WHAT SETS DMHAS APART: A PSYCHIATRIST'S EXPERIENCE:
    “If you love psychiatry, the DMHAS patient population will offer a unique learning and practice experience, exposure to a variety of disorders and people who need help, support, people who have very little. I have been lucky to work with people who are dedicated, selfless and willing to go the extra mile, grounded and with good work ethic.” -Dr. M. Patrascu, DMHAS Principal Psychiatrist

    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
    Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
    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:
    • 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 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.
    • 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.
    • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
    • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
    Connect With Us:
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
    • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services 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; 
      • current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders; 
      • recent developments in field of psychiatry and substance abuse including treatment models and best practices; 
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills; 
    • Considerable ability to
      • examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders; 
      • 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; 
      • analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical and/or psychological reports and findings; 
    • Administrative ability;
    • 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

    • Experience as an attending psychiatrist working with an interdisciplinary team on an inpatient psychiatric unit
    • Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
    • Experience with using Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) for substance use disorders

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • 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.
    • 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).
    • 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.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
    • 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.

    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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