Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS)(Office/On-Site)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS) – Overview
Dept:
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), State of Connecticut Location:
Various facilities across Connecticut (Bridgeport, Hartford, Middletown, etc.)
Work Format:
Full‑time or part‑time, on‑site. Salary:
$241,644 – $315,292 per year + bonuses and benefits. Role
You will provide advanced psychiatric care, clinical leadership, and direct oversight of multidisciplinary teams. The Principal Psychiatrist leads clinical services, ensures high quality care, and supports state mental health initiatives. Responsibilities
Provide 24-hour supervision and on-call coverage as scheduled. Make rounds, deliver direct care, and provide clinical oversight of treatment teams. Coordinate work of medical staff with related programs. Review treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and discharge plans for policy adherence. Deliver education and training (grand rounds, case conferences). Assign, oversee, and evaluate staff and on-site night duty physicians. Consult on difficult and complex cases; provide advanced risk assessments. Develop and implement QA/QI initiatives; prepare reports, medical records, correspondences. Attend court hearings as a state witness; perform related duties as required. Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Adult/Child or Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut; temporary license up to 12 months acceptable. Experience delivering psychiatric care in inpatient or community settings. Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills. Ability to diagnose, prescribe, and manage psychiatric medications and psychotherapy. Competence in quality assurance, utilization review, and evidentiary documentation. Certification in additional areas (e.g., Forensic, Addiction) optional but advantageous. Bilingual proficiency is a plus. Benefits & Compensation
Recruitment incentive up to $30,000 and annual bonuses ($3,000–$5,000) based on board criteria. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Paid continuing medical education: 16 hours/month. Flexible work shifts; part-time options available. Application Process
Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed above and submit a complete application by
12/29/2025 11:59 PM . Contact
Kyle St. Jean
via email
Kyle.StJean@CT.gov
for appointment discussion. All applicants must undergo a comprehensive medical exam, drug screening, and must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace policy. Apply online at the State of Connecticut Office of Personnel website. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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Dept:
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), State of Connecticut Location:
Various facilities across Connecticut (Bridgeport, Hartford, Middletown, etc.)
Work Format:
Full‑time or part‑time, on‑site. Salary:
$241,644 – $315,292 per year + bonuses and benefits. Role
You will provide advanced psychiatric care, clinical leadership, and direct oversight of multidisciplinary teams. The Principal Psychiatrist leads clinical services, ensures high quality care, and supports state mental health initiatives. Responsibilities
Provide 24-hour supervision and on-call coverage as scheduled. Make rounds, deliver direct care, and provide clinical oversight of treatment teams. Coordinate work of medical staff with related programs. Review treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and discharge plans for policy adherence. Deliver education and training (grand rounds, case conferences). Assign, oversee, and evaluate staff and on-site night duty physicians. Consult on difficult and complex cases; provide advanced risk assessments. Develop and implement QA/QI initiatives; prepare reports, medical records, correspondences. Attend court hearings as a state witness; perform related duties as required. Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Adult/Child or Adolescent Psychiatry (ABPN). Licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut; temporary license up to 12 months acceptable. Experience delivering psychiatric care in inpatient or community settings. Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills. Ability to diagnose, prescribe, and manage psychiatric medications and psychotherapy. Competence in quality assurance, utilization review, and evidentiary documentation. Certification in additional areas (e.g., Forensic, Addiction) optional but advantageous. Bilingual proficiency is a plus. Benefits & Compensation
Recruitment incentive up to $30,000 and annual bonuses ($3,000–$5,000) based on board criteria. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Paid continuing medical education: 16 hours/month. Flexible work shifts; part-time options available. Application Process
Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed above and submit a complete application by
12/29/2025 11:59 PM . Contact
Kyle St. Jean
via email
Kyle.StJean@CT.gov
for appointment discussion. All applicants must undergo a comprehensive medical exam, drug screening, and must comply with Connecticut’s Drug‑Free Workplace policy. Apply online at the State of Connecticut Office of Personnel website. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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