This position will be responsible for delivering collaborative, comprehensive care to individuals of all ages with behavioral issues, intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and often complex comorbid medical disorders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and provide comprehensive treatment for psychiatric disorders
• Monitor effectiveness of prescribed treatment modalities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members related to behavioral and physical health
• Provide appropriate consultation to other (sub) specialty practitioners
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records
• Submit requested agency and state data and reports following prescribed standards and timelines
• Adhere to rules and regulations as required by TJC and other regulatory agencies
• Stay up-to-date of new developments in the psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents
• Leverage telehealth technologies as appropriate
• Provide in-service training as needed
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision

SKILLS:

Must demonstrate the following skills:

• Experience in and proven ability to document work in Electronic Medical Records
• A proven ability in providing high quality services to the community
• A proven ability to perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Experience in and proven ability to maintain thorough and complete documentation regarding the diagnosis and targeted behavior(s) for which medications are prescribed as well as anticipated effects / side effects
• Experience and proven ability to record client’s progress such that it meets regulations, is compliant, accurate and efficient.
• A proven ability to provide emergency medical consultation
• A proven ability to multitask between clinical service delivery and administrative duties in a manner that does not interfere with the quality of services
• Demonstrates knowledge about and is able to supervise, train, and coach key medical and non-medical staff in their area of expertise
• A proven ability to build and maintain relationships between other providers to ensure the optimal health of the client
• A proven ability to work within a multi-disciplined team

EDUCATION:

• Board Certified or eligibility in child & adolescent psychiatry
• Hold and maintain an unrestricted license to practice in CT

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportatio