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State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour) in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 240627-6186RQ-001
Location Bridgeport, CT
Date Opened 7/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $241,644-$315,292/year (Salary commensurate with experience and board certifications)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 9/3/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you want to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success?
If so, apply today to make an impact as a Principal Psychiatrist for the State of Connecticut !
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring for two (2) Principal Psychiatrists (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6186RQ&R1=&R3=) to join their team.
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, Child & Adolescent psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus.
Voluntary on-call coverage and weekend coverage are available at additional significant reimbursement.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.
H1B assistance is available.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System ( SWCMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/SWCMHS/Agency-Files/SWCMHS) )
LOCATION: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center ( GBCMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/SWCMHS/Agency-Files/GBCMHC) )
UNIT: Medical Administration 1
ADDRESS: 100 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
POSTION NUMBER: 125912, 27883
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.
On-call is not required for these positions. Each team provides deep support via integrated robust resources including case managers, clinicians, SUD counselors, nurses, recovery support specialists; and there are many additional onsite resources for our clients, such as the admission team, housing assistance, employment assistance, OT assessments, and more.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A health work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees
HEAR FROM OUR STAFF
AS A PRINCIPAL PSYCHIATRIST
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; and
Make a difference in the public sector!
LIVING IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Living in Connecticut allows you to enjoy mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state boasts charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose between sophisticated country life and the center of a lively city. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining DMHAS! This position, located in Bridgeport, offers an excellent central location with direct access to a beautiful shoreline, natural environment, vacation destinations, and cities including New Haven, NYC, and Boston.
We strive to empower our staff to actively help our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support and their families. We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make a difference as a Principal Psychiatrist for the State of Connecticut!
DMHAS PSYCHIATRIST TESTIMONIAL
“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
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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Please Note: 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.
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.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
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 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , 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.
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. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview .
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 (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
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 Jensine Tran at jensine.tran@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
Assesses, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
Works as part of multidisciplinary team including RN’s, LCSW’s, mental health workers and further support staff to provide direct care;
Participates in monitoring delivery of health care services;
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans;
Acts as liaison between agency and community healthcare providers;
Assists families and other groups in understanding psychiatric and medical needs of clients served by the agency;
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;
May provide training and supervision to nursing and paraprofessional staff;
May make referrals, conduct client centered case reviews, and education to clients and families;
Performs related duties as required.
For more information, please refer to the job specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6186RQ&R1=&R3=) .
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.
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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