DMHAS Assistant Medical Director

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for an Assistant Medical Director to join the Dutcher Enhanced Services Building of Whiting Forensic Hospital. This position is Hazardous Duty. DMHAS is a healthcare 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. Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

Requirements

Experience in a hospital, clinic or correctional facility as a board certified physician.
Must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
Must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine or related specialty, from an appropriate specialist board.
Must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).

Nice To Haves

May be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in addictions medicine from the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
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 and retain a faculty appointment at either the Yale School of Medicine or the UConn School of Medicine.
May be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
May be required to be bilingual.

Responsibilities

Assists in administering staff and operations of a designated hospital, facility, regional medical area or behavioral health services program.
Assists in development, implementation and evaluation of policies, goals and objectives.
Assists in development of programs and activities including development of medical service standards and criteria.
Implements new procedures and procedural revisions.
Determines or assists in determination of appropriate staffing levels and directs or assists in management and coordination of staff.
Implements performance review standards for staff.
Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact programs and services.
Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to medical and psychiatric health care programs, services and operations.
Participates on various committees and boards.
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection.
May testify in court as needed.
May conduct training.
May be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities.
May serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts and other state medical and service agencies.
May monitor contracts with medical services vendors.
May participate in quality assurance studies and investigations.
May develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care.
Performs related duties as required.