General/Adult Psychiatry job

Associate Medical Director General Psychiatry Opening in CT
Location: New Britain, CT
Full Time

Position Details
Provide psychiatric services for adult, adolescent and child clients on in-patient units, and for the partial hospitalization programs.
Provide direct patient services including diagnostic admission evaluations, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, as appropriate.
Works within a multi-disciplinary treatment team and may act as a clinical team leader for the coordination and supervision of care provided across clinical disciplines. In this role, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide guidance and leadership to other clinicians on the team in formulating and implementing the treatment plan.
Completes timely documentation of assessments, clinical interventions and discharge summaries and updates records as specified in medical staff regulations.
Monitor risk indicators and act to address risk management issues in a timely manner to ensure client, staff and visitor safety, and to safeguard the Hospital from adverse events. Includes consultation with peers and acting as a resource/consultant to other members of the treatment team.
Adheres to prescribing practices that are safe and evidence based. Obtains appropriate and informed consent for medications trials prior to prescribing.
Acts as liaison and communicates effectively with outside providers, primary care physicians, schools and family members as needed.
Provide supervision to selected non-physician health professionals.
Participates in Medical Staff Committees and meetings as specified in Medical Staff regulations.
Oversight of psychiatric Consult and liaison services for the local general hospital
Supervision of clinical training in community psychiatry for fellows, residents and students rotating through this site.
We prioritize your development and wellbeing through the respected HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including low cost, high quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, matching 401(k), generous paid time off, CME, and more
Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications
Experience in adult, adolescent or child in-patient and evaluation services, experience with a multidisciplinary team treatment model.
Board Certified or Board Eligible psychiatrist.
State of CT, Department of Public Health license; DEA; CCSR
Computer and keyboarding skills required.