DMHAS Medical Division Director(Office/On-site)

Introduction

Are you a board-certified psychiatrist looking to make a significant impact in the field of mental health? Join our team as the DMHAS Medical Division Director and lead our dedicated psychiatric professionals. Explore this exciting career opportunity and apply today The , under the umbrella of the , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a . In this role, you will serve as a clinical leader, offering direct administrative and clinical supervision to the psychiatrists and psychiatric APRNs in the General Psychiatry Division. This is primarily an administrative position with no assigned clinical care duties. Learn more about this exciting opportunity below POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Facility:  Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) Division : General Psychiatric Division (GPD) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No On-Call Requirement Location:   PCN : 126999 DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Assist the Chief Medical Officer in development, implementation, and evaluation of agency wide policies, goals, and objectives; Be responsible for coordination of accreditation activities; Serve as agency liaison with external medical, behavioral health planning, advisory groups, courts, and other state medical and service agencies; Participate in quality assurance studies and investigations, develop processes and practices to improve quality and cost of patient care, and conducts critical incident reviews; Chair and/or participate in any risk management committee within the division (such as Division Risk Committee); Manage the acuity of the patients within the General Psychiatry Division, conducts oversight of patients on Special Observation ensuring patient safety; Monitor appropriate use of Special Observation levels (such as CO and 1:1);  Consult on high-risk patients and follow up on their progress, attends and participate in case conferences chaired by the DMHAS Medical Director; and Attend and participate in case conferences chaired by the DMHAS Medical Director. HEAR FROM OUR OWN STAFF: WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Visit our  new  page 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 Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy to all employees MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (), 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.

The boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

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A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.  All state employees must adhere to . 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut Valley Hospital this class is accountable for administering agency medical, clinical and behavioral health services programs and operations within a division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Administers staff and operations of a designated hospital, facility, regional medical area or behavioral health services program;  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 infield 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.

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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