Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in a hospital or outpatient setting as a staff psychiatrist.
• Must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
• A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
• 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. - - Must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams

Reviews treatment plans, clinical records, diagnoses, and client discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or JCAHO and DPH standards

Provides education and training as indicated, e.g. case conferences; assignments

Assesses, examines and evaluates clients for admission or discharge

Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for clients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders

Performs advanced level risk assessments

Consults on difficult and/or complex cases

Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence

Performs utilization review and management functions

Participates in Agency meetings and Performance Improvement teams as appropriate

Adheres to Agency policies and procedures and maintains Agency confidentiality guidelines

Attends regular program staff meetings

Attends weekly individual supervision. Follows all aspects of agency Supervision Plan

Performs related duties as required