Principal Psychiatrist (24 Hour)

Introduction

The Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area (WCMHN-TA), under the umbrella of the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), with of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking to hire a part-time Principal Psychiatrist.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule : 3 days per week, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM (Mondays and Fridays required)

Part-time : 24 hours per week

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ABOUT US

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a health care 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.

The Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area (WCMHN-TA) is responsible for the clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of state-operated and contracted agencies providing mental health services in the northwest corner of Connecticut.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative / supervisory functions and / or direct care psychiatric services as a board-certified advanced clinician.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

methods and principles of behavioral health medicine;

interpersonal skills;

examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;

develop a collaborative group practice environment with other psychiatrists, physicians and members of interdisciplinary teams;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or board certification in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.