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Psychiatry Physician. Job in Newtown Gr8Jobs

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Amergis Locum Tenens

Newtown, CT (In Person)

$224,317 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Position Overview The Psychiatrist will provide direct psychiatric care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings within the correctional facility. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic mental health conditions.
Key Details Facility:
Correctional Institution Location:
Newtown, CT 06470
Type:
Locums Start Date:
ASAP upon completion of credentialing
Duration:
3 month assignment with ongoing extension potential
Schedule:
Monday Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm (40 hours/week)
Patient Volume:
6 10 patients per day
Compensation Pay Rate:
$8,000/weekly Clinical Scope Direct psychiatric care in a 7 bed inpatient behavioral health unit Outpatient psychiatric care for stable inmates in general population Management of severe mental illness, personality disorders, suicidality Possible involvement in emergency certificates, involuntary medications, and therapeutic restraints (case by case) Requirements MD/DO from accredited medical school Completion of an ACGME approved Psychiatry residency Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active CT medical license Active
DEA & DPS
numbers BLS certification Ability to meet all federal, state, and facility credentialing requirements Prior correctional experience preferred If this aligns with what you're looking for, or if you d like to learn more, I d be happy to discuss details and next steps. For immediate consideration you may also reach out to Daniel Moore