Regional Mental Health Director #250917-2743MD-001

Regional Mental Health Director # MD-001

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Introduction

Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic health care environment in the public sector? Check out this opportunity with the State of Connecticut! The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring a Regional Mental Health Director based out of Wethersfield, CT.

What We Can Offer You

• NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live!

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm. The position is based at our Central Office, located in Wethersfield, CT.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight to Psychiatry providers across the agency;
• Provides clinical supervision to psychiatry providers;
• Policy development;
• Clinical practice guidelines for psychiatry;
• Participant on Pharmacy and therapeutics committee;
• May provide testimony for court proceedings representing the agency;
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations as needed or to provide clinical consultation;
• Administrative responsibility for psychiatry team;
• Recruitment/retention;
• Training/education;
• Collaboration with outside agencies on psychiatry matters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; relevant agency policies and procedures; principles, practices and techniques of mental health with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of offenders; recent developments in field of mental health;
• Knowledge of administration and clinical operations, functions and systems involving mental health service delivery;
• Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; organizational skills; analytical skills;
• Ability to teach and provide clinical supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience: Experience in a hospital, clinical setting or correctional facility as a board certified psychiatrist.

Special Experience: One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity or as a leader of programs and processes.

Special Requirements

• Unrestricted license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
• Certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• May be required to possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b (f).
• May be required to possess certification as a specialist in areas such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc.
• May be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits.
• May be required to be bilingual.
• May be required to travel.
• May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Government Administration

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