Per Diem Psychiatrist Role with Flexible Scheduling

This opportunity is with a well-established behavioral health and psychiatric care organization serving the Middletown, Connecticut area. 

The psychiatry department provides treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions and supports evidence-based psychiatric care, psychotherapy services, medication management, and integrated treatment planning.

Position Summary

The organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join its psychiatric services team in Middletown, Connecticut.

This is a Per Diem position offering flexibility while providing meaningful clinical work in a collaborative behavioral health setting. The psychiatrist will participate in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients requiring psychiatric care and will work alongside interdisciplinary clinical teams, nursing staff, therapists, and support personnel.

Physicians with strong clinical communication skills and an interest in comprehensive psychiatric care are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please contact [email protected] or call 843-984-0745.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, mental status evaluations, and treatment planning
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy as appropriate
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications and other treatment modalities
• Participate in daily patient rounds and ongoing care management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care
• Review and maintain accurate patient documentation within the EMR system
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing and allied healthcare staff
• Participate in case discussions, quality initiatives, and patient care planning meetings
• Respond to patient, family, and visitor inquiries regarding treatment plans and progress
• Assist with crisis intervention and management of complex psychiatric cases as needed

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Status: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
• Licensure: Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Training: Completion of at least one year of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency program
• Experience: Prior psychiatric clinical experience preferred, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
• Additional Requirements: Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal healthcare programs

Compensation & Work Environment

• Competitive per diem compensation structure
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive psychiatric care environment
• Opportunity to work with experienced multidisciplinary behavioral health teams
• Stable clinical setting with strong administrative and operational support
• Meaningful patient-focused work within a respected mental health services program