Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

State of Connecticut•East Lyme, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting a per diem Psychiatrist to provide mental health services to incarcerated people in its Health Services Unit. The immediate locations are York Correctional Institution in East Lyme and New Haven Correctional Center in New Haven, with recruitment also available for future vacancies at other correctional facilities across Connecticut. The role involves diagnosing and treating individuals who need psychiatric care in a state facility. Psychiatrists provide high-quality medical care in support of safe and secure facilities and the wellness of the incarcerated population, staff, and public. The position is scheduled for 2–4 first-shift assignments per pay period, totaling 16 hours per pay period, Monday through Friday. The State of Connecticut notes professional growth and development opportunities, work-life balance, and eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The role is subject to applicable state employment rules and the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health; a temporary license may be granted for up to one year.
Complete at least one year of an ACGME-approved psychiatry residency program.
Possess and maintain eligibility to participate in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(f).
Possess and maintain relevant registrations and/or certifications if required.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine, particularly diagnosis and treatment, and recent developments in psychiatric medicine.
Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis.
Supervisory ability.

Responsibilities

Participate in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of individuals in an assigned service.
Interview newly admitted individuals to obtain intellectual and physical histories and determine appropriate treatment plans.
Conduct intellectual and physical evaluations.
Make daily rounds to examine individuals and modify treatment plans.
Conduct individual and group psychotherapy.
Instruct unit and professional staff on individuals and general unit medical management.
Review individuals’ records.
Meet with visitors and answer inquiries.
Meet with the treatment team to determine individual treatment plans.
Prescribe drugs and/or occupational, physical, psychological, or industrial therapy.
Investigate complaints and unusual occurrences and report findings.
May manage medical and surgical treatments.
May review the work of psychiatric residents.
May testify in court regarding an individual’s intellectual status.
May perform physical examinations.
Perform related duties as required.