Medical Director of IICAPS/Child Psychiatrist
$225.00-$250.00 per hour
Non-benefited/6-12 hours per week
Remote work is an option
Position Summary:
Overseeing medical/psychiatric care in the child department and serving as medical director of IICAPS program in addition to providing evaluation and treatment to child clients and consultation/training services to Bridges non-medical staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clinical management to oversee operations of IICAPS program.
- Attend IICAPS network meetings as needed
- Supervise, coach and provide guidance to the child and outpatient program medical staff.
- Serve as medical consultant in child and adolescent team meeting.
- Provide direct clinical/medication services to adolescents and children.
- Maintain client records.
- Provide clinical leadership to staff and consultation to non-medical staff.
- Ensure coordination of client medical care.
- Collaborate with fiscal department in the development of budgets and forecasts for child and adolescent medical department
- Participate in the development and maintenance of working relationships with community agencies, schools or individuals.
- Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree from an accredited college or university and a completed residency in psychiatry.
- Board Certified/eligible in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Current State of Connecticut medical license and State Controlled Substance Registration and a Federal DEA certificate and Buprenorphine waiver Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Good communication skills and documentation and computer literacy/skills.
- Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
- Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices and prescribing medications.
- Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.
STAR-LRP Approved Facility
Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans