Psychiatrist -Per-Diem - Middletown, CT | Direct Hire

The Provider Finder•Middletown, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In a state facility, this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care. Works under the general supervision of a psychiatrist of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks. May lead/supervise professional and paraprofessional unit staff.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.
Completed at least one (1) year of residency program experience in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

Nice To Haves

A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

Responsibilities

Participates in diagnosis, care and treatment of individuals in an assigned service
Interviews newly admitted individuals to obtain their intellectual and physical history in order to determine appropriate treatment plans
Conducts intellectual and physical evaluations of individuals
Makes daily rounds to examine individuals and modify treatment plans
Conducts individual and group psychotherapy
Instructs unit and professional staff on individuals and general unit medical management
Reviews individuals’ records
Meets with visitors and answers inquiries
Meets with team to determine individual treatment plans
Prescribes drugs and/or occupational, physical, psychological or industrial therapy
Investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings
May manage medical and surgical treatments
May review work of psychiatric residents
May testify in court to provide evidence of intellectual status of individuals
May perform physical examinations
Performs related duties as required