Psychiatrist (Per Diem) Hybrid Recruitment # 240919-4667HD-001 Location East Hartford, CT Windham, CT Date Opened 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $236.52 - $236.52/hour Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/7/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en\_US) ) - North Region (https://portal.ct.gov/dds/searchable-archive/northregion/north-region/welcome-to-the-north-region?language=en\_US) - is currently recruiting for a Psychiatrist (Per Diem) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4667HD&R1=&R3=) to work in the Private Services located in East Hartford and Willimantic, CT. Position Highlights: + First (1st) shift + Coverage minimum of 16 hours/week + Per Diem hours will include Thursdays: 1:00pm-4:30pm required for PRC presentations and 1-day per month on out-patient Psychiatric Clinic on-site coverage About Us: DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en\_US) partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. What’s In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en\_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule; + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. + State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. Discover the opportunity to: + Engage in a rewarding career + Assist our employees so they can achieve success + Make a difference in the public sector + Work together in a collaborative team environment Selection Plan For Assistance in Applying: Please read (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/applicanttips2023november.pdf) or watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=w4GRBV2u8wvhTKLL&v=Y8sOb10qYXQ&feature=youtu.be) our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) . Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (Edward.Magnano@ct.gov) Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov. 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). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience: + Experience working with individuals with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities of all age demographics. + Experience using Microsoft Applications; Word, Excel, Teams; Eprescribing; and ordering labs. 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. 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