State of Connecticut
Principal Physician (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #251217-4661RQ-001
State of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
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Principal Physician (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #251217-4661RQ-001
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State of Connecticut
Join our team as a Board-Certified Physician and take the lead in delivering expert medical care, guiding teams, and sharpening the future of healthcare. The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Principal Physician to join their team! This position will provide primary medical care and consultation for the clients on the 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit (approximately 0.4 FTE) and outpatient clients of the CRMHC Behavioral Health Home/Primary Care Clinic (approximately 0.6 FTE). This position will report directly to the CRMHC Medical Director.
Position Highlights
FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC)
LOCATION: Hartford, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
POSITION NUMBER: 110077
Additional Compensation
A recruitment incentive of up to $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.
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Collaborate with fellow team members (Program Director, nursing staff, administrative staff) in coordinating referrals to primary and specialty medical-surgical care community outpatient facilities and to provide direct primary care for a limited number of CRMHC outpatients.
Work with the inpatient team, particularly the unit attending psychiatrist and nursing staff, in providing direct primary medical care, i.e., performing admission history and physicals, determining medical diagnoses and a plan of care, ordering somatic and non-somatic interventions, laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and specialty consultations in collaboration with the attending psychiatrist.
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.
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.
Please Note
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative and/or supervisory functions and/or direct care medical services as a board certified physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides 24 hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on‑call 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, medical 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.
Conducts and/or participates in meetings on medical and administrative policy, research programs, medical program development and treatment techniques.
Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge.
Monitors the use of special treatment procedures.
Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic treatments.
Consults on difficult and/or complex cases.
Develops and implements QA/QI process improvement initiatives.
Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence.
Perform 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 medicine and surgery; current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders; recent developments in the field of medicine 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 illnesses and substance abuse disorders; prescribe medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Ability to develop a collaborative group practice environment with other physicians, psychiatrists and members of interdisciplinary teams; analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x‑ray reports and other medical reports and findings.
Administrative/supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty, from an appropriate medical specialty board.
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 may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in addictions medicine from the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
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 travel.
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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Principal Physician (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #251217-4661RQ-001
role at
State of Connecticut
Join our team as a Board-Certified Physician and take the lead in delivering expert medical care, guiding teams, and sharpening the future of healthcare. The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Principal Physician to join their team! This position will provide primary medical care and consultation for the clients on the 16-bed inpatient psychiatric unit (approximately 0.4 FTE) and outpatient clients of the CRMHC Behavioral Health Home/Primary Care Clinic (approximately 0.6 FTE). This position will report directly to the CRMHC Medical Director.
Position Highlights
FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC)
LOCATION: Hartford, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
POSITION NUMBER: 110077
Additional Compensation
A recruitment incentive of up to $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.
Why The State Of Connecticut
Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
Discover The Opportunity To
Collaborate with fellow team members (Program Director, nursing staff, administrative staff) in coordinating referrals to primary and specialty medical-surgical care community outpatient facilities and to provide direct primary care for a limited number of CRMHC outpatients.
Work with the inpatient team, particularly the unit attending psychiatrist and nursing staff, in providing direct primary medical care, i.e., performing admission history and physicals, determining medical diagnoses and a plan of care, ordering somatic and non-somatic interventions, laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and specialty consultations in collaboration with the attending psychiatrist.
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.
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.
Please Note
A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative and/or supervisory functions and/or direct care medical services as a board certified physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides 24 hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on‑call 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, medical 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.
Conducts and/or participates in meetings on medical and administrative policy, research programs, medical program development and treatment techniques.
Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge.
Monitors the use of special treatment procedures.
Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic treatments.
Consults on difficult and/or complex cases.
Develops and implements QA/QI process improvement initiatives.
Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence.
Perform 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 medicine and surgery; current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders; recent developments in the field of medicine 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 illnesses and substance abuse disorders; prescribe medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
Ability to develop a collaborative group practice environment with other physicians, psychiatrists and members of interdisciplinary teams; analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x‑ray reports and other medical reports and findings.
Administrative/supervisory ability.
Minimum Qualifications - General Experience Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty, from an appropriate medical specialty board.
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 may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in addictions medicine from the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
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 travel.
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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