Psychiatrist

United Community & Family Services Inc•Norwich, CT

4m•Onsite

About The Position

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist for our Behavioral Health Team. In collaboration with the UCFS Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatrist is responsible for providing quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. Develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine
License or license eligible in the State of CT with appropriate prescribing credentials and licenses.
Relevant experience working with, evaluating and prescribing for clients with mental and behavioral health diagnosis
CT MD License
Ability to use MS Office Suite, Internet, and e-mail

Responsibilities

Conducting a psychiatric evaluation including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests
Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication
Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed
Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies
Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record
Maintaining productivity standards
Collaborate with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies
Maintain accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion
Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Competitive salaries
FTCA Coverage
5 continuing education paid days off with reimbursement up to $2,500 each year
Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
Paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment