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Part-time Principal Physician
- State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Hartford, CT)
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Part-time Principal Physician
Flexible Schedule | Office/On-site
Recruitment # 250519-4661RQ-100
Location Hartford, CT Middletown, CT
Date Opened 5/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $115.74* - $151.01/hour (*Salary commensurate with experience and board certifications)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/2/2025 11:59:00 PM
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+ Introduction
If you're interested in working as a Physician with DMHAS (in any capacity whether it be Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per-Diem) please contact Kyle St. Jean via email at [email protected].
Are you a Physician looking for schedule flexibility?
Join us and provide essential care in a supportive, team-based setting!
Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cvh/agency-files/cvh---home-page) , under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) has anticipated openings for part-time Principal Physicians. These positions will be a leading part of our services within Merritt, Woodward, and Battell Halls in Middletown, and Blue Hills Hospital in Hartford. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Whether you're balancing family, private practice, another role, or semi-retirement, this role can offer the schedule that works for you. Schedules are typically within 24 to 32 hours per week. We have availability on second, third, and weekend shifts. We have openings at both of our facilities, which are located at 1000 Silver Street in Middletown or at 500 Vine Street in Hartford.
If you have the necessary qualifications to obtain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut, a temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year. This temporary license must be granted by the job hire date.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
+ Professional growth and development opportunities.
+ A healthy work/life balance ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.
Benefits offerings vary for part-time positions.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
+ Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
+ Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
+ Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
+ Make a difference in the public sector; and
+ Work together in a collaborative team environment.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, ( https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS (http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2899&q=334082) ), 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.
Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cvh/agency-files/cvh---home-page) mission is to provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.
Connecticut Valley Hospital opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).
All of the services provided by CVH are designed with the concept of "Recovery to Wellness" as their operational framework. Recovery is a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.
Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
Please note:
+ A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
+ All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .
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 Joseph K. Fried at [email protected].
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative and/or supervisory functions and/or direct care medical services as a board certified physician.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
+ Provides medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled;
+ Makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams;
+ Coordinates work of medical staff with related programs;
+ Reviews treatment plans, medical records, diagnoses and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) and Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) standards;
+ Provides education and training as indicated, e.g. grand rounds and case conferences;
+ Assigns, oversees and evaluates work of staff and on-site night duty physicians;
+ Conducts and/or participates in meetings on medical and administrative policy, research programs, medical program development and treatment techniques;
+ Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge;
+ Monitors the use of special treatment procedures;
+ Assesses, examines, diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic treatments;
+ Consults on difficult and/or complex cases;
+ Develops and implements QA/QI process improvement initiatives;
+ Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence;
+ Perform utilization review and management functions;
+ Attends court hearings as a state witness;
+ Performs related duties as required, you can find additional example of duties here (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4661RQ&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
+ Considerable knowledge of
+ methods and principles of medicine and surgery;
+ current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
+ recent developments in field of medicine and substance abuse including treatment models and best practices;
+ Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
+ Considerable ability to
+ examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
+ prescribe medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
+ Ability to
+ develop a collaborative group practice environment with other physicians, psychiatrists and members of interdisciplinary teams;
+ analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-ray reports and other medical reports and findings;
+ Administrative/supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification in the field of internal medicine, family medicine, or related specialty, from an appropriate medical specialty board.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Incumbents in this class 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.
+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in addictions medicine from the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
+ Incumbents in this class (except for Office of the Chief Medical Examiner) must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
+ Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
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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