Psychiatrist

Description

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!  

We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist for our Behavioral Health Team. In collaboration with the UCFS Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatrist is responsible for providing quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. Develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association. 

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 

Essential Responsibilities-

Provide client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to:

• Conducting a psychiatric evaluation including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests
• Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication
• Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed 
• Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies
• Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record
• Maintaining productivity standards
• Collaborate with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
• Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies
• Maintain accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines 

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine 
• License or license eligible in the State of CT with appropriate prescribing credentials and licenses. 
• Relevant experience working with, evaluating and prescribing for clients with mental and behavioral health diagnosis

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CT MD License

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use MS Office Suite, Internet, and e-mail

UCFS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive salaries
• FTCA Coverage 
• 5 continuing education paid days off with reimbursement up to $2,500 each year 

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• Generous paid time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment 

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.  

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