Part-Time Outpatient Psychiatry | Community Mental Health | Flexible Schedule
Job at a glance
Job description
A state-operated community mental health facility serving the Greater Hartford region is seeking a Locum Tenens Psychiatrist for an immediate need beginning ASAP or November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists who enjoy working with adults experiencing serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in a recovery-focused outpatient setting.
This position offers a flexible 2-3 day per week schedule, making it ideal for local providers, moonlighters, semi-retired psychiatrists, or physicians seeking supplemental income.
Job Responsibilities
Start Date: ASAP or November 2026
Assignment Length: 3 months with extension potential
Schedule: 2-3 days per week
Outpatient setting
State-operated community behavioral health facility
Adult patient population
Qualifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist
Active Connecticut license or ability to obtain
Strong psychiatric diagnostic and treatment skills
Experience with:
Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
Psychiatric Evaluations
Medication Management
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to start ASAP or November 2026
Working Hours
No call requirements
Skills
CMHC (Community Mental Health Center) experience
CCBHC experience
Public Sector Psychiatry
Dual Diagnosis treatment
Co-Occurring Disorders
Recovery-Oriented Care
Experience caring for underserved behavioral health populations