Psychiatry Opening in Meriden, CT

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Meriden
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Medical Director, General Psychiatry opening - Meriden, CT Located 22m to New Haven, 15m to Hartford Position Details - Full-time, permanent- Provides leadership in the provision of appropriate evaluation, treatment and care for patient with psychiatric disorders, collaborating with mental health care professionals from other disciplines. Shares state-of-the-art knowledge, relevant research findings, and current clinical knowledge with other team members.- Coordinates with other medical specialties the detection and treatment of psychiatric patients non-psychiatric medical/surgical conditions. - Advocates for chronically mentally ill patients with medical non-psychiatric conditions to receive quality care. Consults for and advises non-psychiatric practitioners on the care of comorbid psychiatric conditions. May also collaborate with non-psychiatric practitioners in the provision of mental health care.- Supervises, treatment teams and reviews and signs treatment plans ensuring clients are receiving the appropriate level of care.- Supervises, as appropriate, the delivery of biopsychosocial evaluations, individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducational interventions and other treatment modalities provided within the system.- Participates in teaching and learning new psychiatric techniques and interventions.- Prepares appropriate medical documentation to meet regulatory requirements of licensing and third party agencies.- Supervises staff including at level of Psychiatrist, APRN and PA as indicated by the Medical Director.- Supervises Residents and Students as indicated by the Medical Director.- May serve as Program Medical Director for a defined program and take an active role in planning, directing, and implementing services and in promoting performance improvement.- May perform histories, and may treat minor comorbid physical illnesses.- May perform ECT in collaboration with an anesthetist only if privileged to do so by the Medical Center.- May use Physician Emergency Certificate to detain a patient as indicated.- May use emergency psychiatric medications cautiously and only in accordance with relevant statutes.- May order relevant lab tests and procedures, with appropriate consent, to assist in the diagnosis or management of a patients condition.- May provide forensic evaluations, prepare reports and testify in court, as appropriate.- Health Group rioritizes your development and wellbeing through the respected Provider Leadership Development Institute and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness Compensation/Benefits - 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 About the Facility - One of Connecticuts leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. - Offers a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. - Through the passion of specialists, Health Group continues to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services. Behavioral Health Network - Expansive psychiatric treatment, research, and academic network that includes the world-renowned Institute of Living and the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center. - An experienced GME organization, Group currently hosts two psychiatry residency programs and three psychiatry fellowship programs.- Provides 750,000 outpatient visits and 110,000 inpatient days of care a year across 50 locations and 300 inpatient beds, the Group is recognized for coordinated, high-quality care. - With ten Clinical Day Schools providing 45,000 days of care and education and six residential locations providing 45,000 residential patient days, it is also recognized as a major partner in the communities across CT. Additional Benefits - A career trajectory through academic, research, and leadership opportunities- A mentorship program and virtual daily grand rounds- A well-structured and highly integrated healthcare system that allows easy collaboration amongst providers, allowing for more time with patients, and more positive outcomes

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