Outpatient Psychiatry in Southeast Connecticut
Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Norwich, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/16/24
ARCH Placement is seeking a Psychiatrist to join the Behavioral Health Team in Norwich, CT. The Psychiatrist is responsible for providing quality client-centered care 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.


  • Provide client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to:
  • Conducting a psychiatric evaluations 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
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 8.5% employer contribution
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible schedules
- National Health Services Corp. Loan Repayment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive salaries


Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine
- CT MD License
- 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