UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT's best choice for patient-centered healthcare! We are seeking a Psychiatrist who provides quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. Develops and implements patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the American Psychiatric Association. Understands there is opportunity for possible future career growth into a Director or Head of Psychiatry as part of succession planning.

Expected Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through

Friday Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to: Conducting a psychiatric evaluation including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record Maintaining productivity standards Collaborate with physician, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies Maintain accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines Accept guidance and coaching from the Psychiatric Medical Director into possible future leadership roles. Why UCFS? Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.