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Psychiatrist (Per Diem)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250519-4667HD-001

Location East Windsor, CT

Date Opened 5/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $236.52/hour

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 5/29/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference, do what you are passionate about, and receive personal fulfillment? Do you bring extensive knowledge of methods and principles of psychiatric medicine, current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of youths with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders? W e have an excellent opportunity to be a part of our team!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families' (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf?language=en\_US) ) is seeking a qualified individual for a Psychiatrist (Per Diem) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4667HD&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) role. This position will service the Albert J. Solnit Children's Center North Campus (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf/solnit-center/north?language=en\_US) Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) based in East Windsor, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ FACILITY: Albert J. Solnit Children's Center North Campus Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)

+ LOCATION: East Windsor, CT

+ SHIFT: First

+ SCHEDULE: Per Diem - We anticipate this position may work up to 30 hours per week as needed for agency operations. Please note, the scheduled days can be negotiated with the hiring manager.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

This position will be responsible for the psychiatric care of adolescents and will lead and coordinate an interdisciplinary treatment team and execution of comprehensive treatment plans. The psychiatrist in this position may have the opportunity to train and supervise post graduate trainees in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the Institute of Living (IOL) training program. The Solnit North PRTF provides clinical treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 with complex psychiatric needs. The program is designed to be the bridge from hospital to home and community or as a diversionary placement to avoid the need for a hospital stay.

OUR MISSION

DCF's mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Our services work best when coordinated with community care.

Y ou will be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Psychiatrists. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Pamela Rochette at Pamela.Rochette ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state facility this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of individuals;

+ recent developments in field of psychiatric medicine;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

+ Incumbents in this class must 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. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.

+ Incumbents in this class must have completed at least one (1) year of residency program experience in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

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.

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