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Principal Psychiatrist (24 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 251021-6186RQ-001

Location Torrington, CT

Date Opened 10/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $115.73 - $151.01/hour (Salary commensurate with experience & board certifications)

Job Type Open to the Public

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

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+ Introduction

The Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area (WCMHN-TA (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn-torrington) ), under the umbrella of the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn---homepage) ), with of the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas) ), is seeking to hire a part-time Principal Psychiatrist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6186RQ&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) .

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

+ Part-time: 24 hours per week

+ Location : 249 Winsted Road in Torrington, CT

+ Unit: Medical Administration

+ Work Environment: Office/On-site

+ Position Number: 89205

+ Eligible for benefits, on-call coverage for additional compensation.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO

+ Be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board Certified Psychiatrists who work together;

+ Collaborate with the Intake Clinician in the assessment and triage of assigned new clients for appropriateness of Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Services at the Torrington Office of Western Connecticut Mental Health Network;

+ Collaborate with the Intake Clinician in performing Risk Assessment on assigned new clients admitted to the Torrington Office of WCMHN;

+ Collaborate with the Intake Clinician in the development of the Initial Recovery Plan of all assigned newly-admitted clients;

+ Provide evaluation and management services to assigned outpatient caseload;

+ Oversee the preparation and content of recovery plans of assigned clients;

+ Perform emergency psychiatric evaluations on existing clients when needed;

+ Provide liaison services to assigned clients who are hospitalized when needed.

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.

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 Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) 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 Frank DeCusati at [email protected].

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

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

+ Provides 24-hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on-call coverage and weekend coverage;

+ 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, clinical 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 and/or psychiatrists;

+ Conducts and/or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy, research programs, clinical program development and treatment techniques;

+ Assesses, examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge;

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

+ Performs advanced level risk assessments;

+ Consults on difficult and/or complex cases;

+ Develops and implements QA and/or QI process improvement initiatives;

+ Prepares and/or reviews reports, medical records and correspondence;

+ Performs utilization review and management functions;

+ Attends court hearings as a state witness;

+ Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6186RQ&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ methods and principles of behavioral health medicine;

+ current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;

+ recent developments in field of psychiatry 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 psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;

+ prescribe and conduct psychotherapy, medications and other treatments specific to psychiatric and substance abuse disorders;

+ Ability to

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

+ analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical and/or psychological reports and findings;

+ Administrative ability;

+ Supervisory ability.

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

+ 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 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 possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.

+ 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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