Principal Psychiatrist Position | Behavioral Health & Addiction Services | Middletown, CT

The Provider Finder • Middletown, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is with a well-established behavioral health and psychiatric care organization serving the State of Connecticut. The organization provides comprehensive psychiatric, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and forensic mental health services across inpatient facilities, correctional settings, and multidisciplinary treatment programs. The organization is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join its behavioral health team as a Principal Psychiatrist in a full-time, 40-hour position. This advanced clinical leadership role combines direct patient care responsibilities with administrative, supervisory, and multidisciplinary team oversight. The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, clinical supervision, and collaboration across behavioral health programs while supporting quality initiatives and operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative psychiatric environment serving patients with complex mental health and substance use disorders.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board-Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, or Board-Certified in Adult or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Active or eligible Connecticut medical license
• Experience treating patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance use disorders preferred
• Strong expertise in psychiatric assessment, medication management, psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal healthcare programs

Nice To Haves

• Additional expertise in areas such as addiction medicine, geriatrics, forensic psychiatry, ABI/TBI, or related behavioral health specialties is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy interventions
• Provide direct patient care, facility coverage, and on-call psychiatric support as scheduled
• Conduct patient rounds and collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams regarding care planning and discharge coordination
• Review treatment plans, medical records, and clinical documentation to ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and mentor psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, therapists, social workers, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members as needed
• Participate in case conferences, grand rounds, staff education, and clinical training initiatives
• Perform advanced psychiatric risk assessments and consult on complex behavioral health cases
• Participate in quality assurance, utilization review, and performance improvement initiatives
• Assist with clinical program development, policy discussions, and operational planning
• Attend court hearings and provide clinical testimony when required
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, stable behavioral health leadership opportunity
• Collaborative multidisciplinary psychiatric care environment
• Opportunity to work with complex and clinically diverse patient populations
• Strong administrative and operational support structure
• Professional growth opportunities through leadership, education, and quality initiatives
• Meaningful opportunity to impact behavioral health outcomes within a respected healthcare system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree