Principal Psychiatrist Position | Behavioral Health & Addiction Services | Middletown, CT

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders while developing individualized treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy interventions. Provide direct patient care, facility coverage, and on-call psychiatric support as scheduled, and conduct patient rounds to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on care planning and discharge coordination. Review treatment plans and clinical documentation to ensure compliance with standards, supervise and mentor physicians, psychologists, therapists, and nursing staff, and participate in case conferences, grand rounds, and staff education. Perform advanced risk assessments, consult on complex cases, and assist with quality assurance, utilization review, and clinical program development. Attend court hearings and provide clinical testimony when required. Maintain accurate EMR documentation.