Psychiatry Opening in Putnam; Willimantic, CT
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Putnam; Willimantic, Connecticut, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/23/24
**Behavioral Health Medical Director opening: Putnam, CT**
*Located just 30m to Providence, RI & 45m to Hartford, CT*
**About the Job**
- Full-time
- Permanent
- 80% Clinical, 20% administrative
- Work life balance & flexible schedule
- Providing coordinated psychiatric services to patients utilizing the clinical services Health Center.
- Routine and crisis adult and pediatric care as assigned
- Evaluation, diagnosis, medication assessments and adjustment, patient education, and treatment planning.
- Be knowledgeable about agency and clinical policies, keep all patient information confidential, and shall assume responsibility for the development and realization of an individual ongoing care plan for all patients.
**About the Group:**
Health Center is a regional community health center covering a thirty seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Their dedicated staff provides a full range of preventative and primary care medical services to all ages including health maintenance of chronic diseases, 24 hour on call, care coordination, as well as complete behavioral health and dental services at their Willimantic and Putnam sites and through their School Based Health Center and ACROSS THE SMILES mobile dental program operating in the Northeast and Windham service area.
Health Center is a non-profit regional Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has served eastern Connecticut since 1984. Healthcare professionals provide a full continuum of primary health care, oral health care, behavioral health care, and case management services, primarily to a medically underserved population.
**Compensation/Benefits:**
As a Physician you will be part of a growing and dynamic not-for-profit organization committed to a diverse and ever-changing work environment that rewards honesty, loyalty, commitment, and integrity. Health Center is committed to continuously providing the highest level of quality services and standards for their patients as well as their employees. Health Center offers the opportunity to work in a professional and pleasant environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth and development.
- Attractive and competitive salary along with an excellent, comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance
- 403b Savings Plan
- 5 weeks Paid time Off
- 9 Paid holidays
- 4 CME days off
- Professional development and CME annual stipend ($2500)
- Loan forgiveness via NHSC.
*Employee Wellness Program, Employee assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, (for qualified medical and dependent care expenses), discount on Verizon Wireless phone plans, local gym and BJs membership discount. Relocation Assistance for those who qualify.*
**Qualifications:**
As a Physician, you must exhibit a high degree of engagement and empathy as well as embodying the highest ethical standards. You must also display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact well with residents, staff members, and family members.
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school
- Documented completion of a residency from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialty
- Board certification or Board eligible
- Current licensure in the state of Connecticut
- Valid Federal and State Controlled Substance Licenses