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Principal Psychiatrist

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is actively recruiting for a Principal Psychiatrist to join our healthcare services.

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Psychiatrist for our Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown, Hartford Correction Center in Hartford, York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, CT. However, this posting can serve as a recruitment for ALL Department of Correction Facilities, should a position be available. 

On your application, please select the location(s) you are interested in:
 

If you thrive in a collaborative work environment that supports patients with mental health, substance abuse and other physiological challenges, and are interested in a career where you can make a positive difference in the lives of the inmate population, we encourage you to apply!


 

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

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What we can offer you:

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday schedule of 7:00AM - 3:00PM or 8:00AM - 4:00PM  (*schedule TBD during interview, depending on facility needs)

YOUR ROLE

Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public. More information about our facilities can be found here.

In this role, you can discover the opportunity to:

  • Be part of a 700-member team dedicated to improving the health of nearly 13,000 patients.
  • Fulfill public service by providing clinical care to a vulnerable patient population
  • Enjoy work-life balance with a flexible schedule, with no mandatory call, voluntary paid on-call and a manageable patient load.
  • Avoid hassles with insurance companies and billing requirements.
  • Work in a safe and collaborative environment with nursing and administrative support
  • Practice in one of multiple locations available in urban, suburban and rural sites across the state
  • Contribute to the coordination of onsite medical, mental/behavioral health and dental services
  • Get clinical exposure to a variety of psychiatric diagnosis and, with no managed care seeking to discharge from your care, have the chance to see the positive impact of your interventions on your patients.
  • Have access to point-of-care labs and phlebotomy services, neuro imaging and, when warranted, psychological testing.
  • Perform charting with a modern electronic health record.
  • Have malpractice insurance covered by the State of Connecticut.

More details can be found in the job classification.

OUR MISSION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

You can learn about our facilities here.