Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
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Not Specified, CT, USA
Not Specified, CT, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Psychiatric Physician
- Mental Health
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Seeking a full-time Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician with MD or DO degree and Connecticut state licensure to manage a 16-bed locked inpatient unit primarily treating adults with mood and psychotic disorders. The role requires board certification, approximately five years of psychiatric experience, and includes managing patient care alongside an APRN. Responsibilities include weekend call rotation, leadership duties, and treating a patient population with significant co-morbid substance abuse disorders.
Qualifications: ? MD or DO Degree ? Licensed in the State of Connecticut ? Board Certified ? 5 years experience in a psychiatric setting, including an outpatient program, preferred ? Demonstrated management and leadership abilities through previous experience preferred Specifics: ? Full time, employed ? Call 1:5 including weekend call ? 16-bed locked inpatient unit for adults 18 years of age and older ? Unit usually runs at full census ? Will have assistance of full time APRN who has prescriptive authority ? Average length of stay is approximately 8 days ? Patient population is mixed with approximately 2/3 mood disorders and 1/3 psychotic disorders ? Approximately 40-50 admissions per month ? 50% of all patients carry a co-morbid substance abuse disorder




