Chief Medical Officer

Introduction

Are you a Board Certified Psychiatrist seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in making lasting, positive changes throughout communities across Connecticut The , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the role of to support our agency in Middletown. As the CMO of the Whiting Forensic Hospital, you will oversee 11 treatment units with 229 secure beds. The clients are referred: by the courts for evaluations, restoration of competence to stand trial, and for treatment of insanity acquittees; by the Department of Correction for acute treatment; and from civil psychiatric hospitals for management of violence. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS FACILITY:  Whiting Forensic Hospital () LOCATION: Middletown, CT SCHEDULE: Full time, first shift | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. POSITION NUMBER:  143485 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with . Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click for more information. Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy to all employees. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Lead a comprehensive team of caring professionals; Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success; Make a difference in the public sector; and Work together in a collaborative team environment. MORE ABOUT US DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. WFH is operated under the auspices of the DMHAS and is established to implement and coordinate specially-skilled inpatient evaluation and treatment services for individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders who become involved in the criminal justice system, and to serve the courts and other components of the criminal justice system. Our efforts are intended to promote recovery and prevent or limit criminal justice system involvement to the extent possible, to promote public safety, and to coordinate activities with other state and private agencies. Living in the State of Connecticut:  Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons, and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city. We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Administers staff and operations of medical, clinical and behavioral health services programs; Develops, implements and evaluates policies, goals and objectives; Assists in development of programs and activities including development of medical service standards and criteria;  Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;  Determines or assists in determination of appropriate staffing levels and directs or assists in management and coordination of staff;  Implements performance review standards for staff;  Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact programs and services;  Administers state and federal regulations pertaining to medical and psychiatric health care programs, services and operations;  Participates on various committees and boards;  Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; May testify in court as needed;  May conduct training; May be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities;  May serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts and other state medical and service agencies; May monitor contracts with medical services vendors;  May participate in quality assurance studies and investigations; May develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care; Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; principles, practices and issues of medicine and psychiatry with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health patients; recent developments in field of psychiatry and medicine; Knowledge of administration and clinical operations, functions and systems involving medical service delivery; Considerable 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, clinic or correctional facility as a board certified psychiatrist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in senior leadership within behavioral health care.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f). Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics, ABI/TBI, forensics, substance abuse, etc. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a faculty appointment at either the Yale School of Medicine or the UCONN School of Medicine. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.

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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays

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