State of Connecticut - DOC Inmate Medical Services
Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour)
State of Connecticut - DOC Inmate Medical Services, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is actively recruiting for a Principal Psychiatrist to join our healthcare services. This posting can serve as a recruitment for all DOC facilities, should a position be available. On your application, please select the location(s) you are interested in:
Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport Correctional Institution
Brooklyn, CT - Brooklyn Correctional Institution
Cheshire, CT - Cheshire Correctional Institution or Manson Youth Institution
East Lyme (Niantic), CT - York Correctional Institution
Enfield, CT - Robinson Correctional Institution or Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution
Hartford, CT - Hartford Correctional Center
Montville (Uncasville), CT - Corrigan Correctional Center
New Haven, CT - New Haven Correctional Center
Newtown, CT - Garner Correctional Institution
Somers, CT - Osborn Correctional Institution
South Suffield, CT - MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut Our state has a lot to offer – from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
What we can offer you:
Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Position Highlights Full‑time, 40 hours per week • Monday through Friday schedule of 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (schedule TBD during interview, depending on facility needs)
Your Role Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public.
In this role, you can expect to:
Be part of a 700‑member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients
Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population
Enjoy work‑life balance with a flexible schedule, no mandatory call, voluntary paid on‑call and a manageable patient load
Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements
Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support
Practice in multiple locations across the state (urban, suburban, rural)
Contribute to the coordination of onsite medical, mental/behavioral health and dental services
Gain clinical exposure to a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and see the impact of your interventions
Have access to point‑of‑care labs, phlebotomy services, neuro imaging, and psychological testing
Perform charting with a modern electronic health record
Have malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut
Mission The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices that are law‑abiding and accountable. Safety and security remain a priority for staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Examples of Duties
Providess 24‑hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on‑call and weekend coverage
Make rounds and provide direct care and clinical oversight of multidisciplinary treatment teams
Coordinate work of medical staff with related programs
Review treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and standards
Provide education and training as indicated (grand rounds, case conferences)
Assign, oversee and evaluate work of staff and on‑site night duty physicians and/or psychiatrists
Conduct and/or participate in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research and program development
Assess, examine and evaluate patients for admission or discharge
Diagnose and prescribe appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders
Perform advanced level risk assessments
Consult on difficult and/or complex cases
Develop and implement QA and/or QI process improvement initiatives
Prepare and/or review reports, medical records and correspondence
Perform utilization review and management functions
Attend court hearings as a state witness
Perform related duties as required
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of behavioral health medicine, assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders, and recent developments in the field
Considerable interpersonal, 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 interdisciplinary team members
Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory reports, X‑rays and other medical/psychological reports and findings
Administrative ability and supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Incumbents 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
License to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut (temporary license may be granted for no more than one year)
Eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a‑7b(f)
May be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
May be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits
May be required to be bilingual
Conclusion 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. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport Correctional Institution
Brooklyn, CT - Brooklyn Correctional Institution
Cheshire, CT - Cheshire Correctional Institution or Manson Youth Institution
East Lyme (Niantic), CT - York Correctional Institution
Enfield, CT - Robinson Correctional Institution or Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution
Hartford, CT - Hartford Correctional Center
Montville (Uncasville), CT - Corrigan Correctional Center
New Haven, CT - New Haven Correctional Center
Newtown, CT - Garner Correctional Institution
Somers, CT - Osborn Correctional Institution
South Suffield, CT - MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut Our state has a lot to offer – from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.
What we can offer you:
Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Position Highlights Full‑time, 40 hours per week • Monday through Friday schedule of 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (schedule TBD during interview, depending on facility needs)
Your Role Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public.
In this role, you can expect to:
Be part of a 700‑member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients
Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population
Enjoy work‑life balance with a flexible schedule, no mandatory call, voluntary paid on‑call and a manageable patient load
Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements
Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support
Practice in multiple locations across the state (urban, suburban, rural)
Contribute to the coordination of onsite medical, mental/behavioral health and dental services
Gain clinical exposure to a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and see the impact of your interventions
Have access to point‑of‑care labs, phlebotomy services, neuro imaging, and psychological testing
Perform charting with a modern electronic health record
Have malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut
Mission The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices that are law‑abiding and accountable. Safety and security remain a priority for staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Examples of Duties
Providess 24‑hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on‑call and weekend coverage
Make rounds and provide direct care and clinical oversight of multidisciplinary treatment teams
Coordinate work of medical staff with related programs
Review treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and standards
Provide education and training as indicated (grand rounds, case conferences)
Assign, oversee and evaluate work of staff and on‑site night duty physicians and/or psychiatrists
Conduct and/or participate in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research and program development
Assess, examine and evaluate patients for admission or discharge
Diagnose and prescribe appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders
Perform advanced level risk assessments
Consult on difficult and/or complex cases
Develop and implement QA and/or QI process improvement initiatives
Prepare and/or review reports, medical records and correspondence
Perform utilization review and management functions
Attend court hearings as a state witness
Perform related duties as required
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of behavioral health medicine, assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders, and recent developments in the field
Considerable interpersonal, 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 interdisciplinary team members
Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory reports, X‑rays and other medical/psychological reports and findings
Administrative ability and supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Incumbents 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
License to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut (temporary license may be granted for no more than one year)
Eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a‑7b(f)
May be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
May be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits
May be required to be bilingual
Conclusion 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. A job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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