Psychiatrist Needed in Newtown, CT (DM -GOV)

Updated 3/19/26
Up to $8,000 weekly
06470, Newtown, Connecticut, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO DPM
Position Type Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description

Position Overview

The Psychiatrist will provide direct psychiatric care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings within the correctional facility. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic mental health conditions.

Key Details

Facility: Correctional Institution
Location: Newtown, CT 06470
Type: Locums
Start Date: ASAP upon completion of credentialing
Duration: 3-month assignment with ongoing extension potential
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (40 hours/week)
Patient Volume: 6–10 patients per day

Compensation

  • Pay Rate: $8,000/weekly

Clinical Scope

  • Direct psychiatric care in a 7-bed inpatient behavioral health unit
  • Outpatient psychiatric care for stable inmates in general population
  • Management of severe mental illness, personality disorders, suicidality
  • Possible involvement in emergency certificates, involuntary medications, and therapeutic restraints (case-by-case)

Requirements

  • MD/DO from accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME-approved Psychiatry residency
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Active CT medical license
  • Active DEA & DPS numbers
  • BLS certification
  • Ability to meet all federal, state, and facility credentialing requirements
  • Prior correctional experience preferred

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