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Principal Psychiatrist (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Bridgeport, WV - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 253879 - 331255
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff victims citizens and offenders.


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
To attract and retain top talent the State of Connecticut participates in a competitive benefits plan. Principal Psychiatrists at the DOC receive the following incentives:
  • This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service regardless of your age.
  • In addition to the base annual salary you may be approved for a recruitment incentive of up to thirty thousand dollars ($30000);
  • Psychiatrists who are Board Certified in their area of practice will be eligible to receive a three thousand dollar ($3000) annual bonus;
  • Psychiatrists who have a job related second Board (e.g. Forensic psychiatry Addiction Psychiatry etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollars ($5000) annual bonus;
  • A fantastic work-life balance with a flexible on-call schedule and a manageable patient workload;
  • Visit ourState Employee Benefits Overviewpage to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans sick/vacation/personal leave accruals state holidays tuition reimbursement and more!
  • A healthy work/life balance to allemployees.
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POSITION DETAILS
These are full-time 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm.

Our Principal Psychiatrists will providing mental health services to our inmate population. Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population our staff and the general public.

This recruitment will be utilized to fill both current and future vacancies. Selected candidates can be assigned any unit or location:
  • Bridgeport Correctional Center Bridgeport CT
  • Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire CT
  • York Correctional Institution - East Lyme CT
  • Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown CT
  • MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - Suffield CT
    A MESSAGE FROM OUR STAFF
    Working in corrections is a unique experience that has provided me with a strong predictable income with generous benefits. More importantly I get to work in an environment that allows me to care for the sickest and in many cases underserved mentally ill patients in our community without insurance restrictions. I enjoy access to a generous nearly unlimited formulary and I can refer for somatic treatments without insurance impediments as well. I find the work rewarding on multiple levels from the patients who have stabilized well within our system to working with some of the most talented nurses psychologists medical doctors and social workers in their fields. I feel good coming to work every day knowing that the work I do matters! -Dr. G. Principal Psychiatrist

    For an inside look at how healthcare employees make a difference in a correctional setting watch the video below!

    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

    Check out ourApplicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources Visit ourApplicant Reference Libraryfor additional support throughout the recruitment process.

    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

    • Note: Theonly wayto apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

    AFTER YOU APPLY:

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
    In the Departments of Children and Families Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for providing clinical administrative/supervisory functions and/or direct care psychiatric services as a board-certified advanced clinician.
    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
    • Provides 24-hour supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled including on-call coverage and weekend coverage;
    • Makes rounds and provides direct care and clinical oversight of multi-disciplinary treatment teams;
    • Coordinates work of medical staff with related programs;
    • Reviews treatment plans clinical records diagnoses and patient discharge plans for adherence to policies and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) and Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) standards;
    • Provides education and training as indicated e.g. grand rounds and case conferences;
    • Assigns oversees and evaluates work of staff and on-site night duty physicians and/or psychiatrists;
    • Conducts and/or participates in meetings on clinical and administrative policy research programs clinical program development and treatment techniques;
    • Assesses examines and evaluates patients for admission or discharge;
    • Assesses examines diagnoses and prescribes appropriate medications and other biologic and psychosocial treatments for patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
    • Performs advanced level risk assessments;
    • Consults on difficult and/or complex cases;
    • Develops and implements QA and/or QI process improvement initiatives;
    • Prepares and/or reviews reports medical records and correspondence;
    • Performs utilization review and management functions;
    • Attends court hearings as a state witness;
    • Performs related duties as required.
    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
    • Considerable knowledge of
      • methods and principles of behavioral health medicine;
      • current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
      • recent developments in field of psychiatry and substance abuse including treatment models and best practices;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Considerable ability to
      • examine for diagnose assess and treat patients with psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse disorders;
      • prescribe and conduct psychotherapy medications and other treatments specific to psychiatric and substance abuse disorders;
    • Ability to
      • develop a collaborative group practice environment with other psychiatrists physicians and members of interdisciplinary teams;
      • analyze and interpret laboratory reports x-rays and other medical and/or psychological reports and findings;
    • Administrative ability;
    • Supervisory ability.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
    Incumbents in this class must possess and retain certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or board certification in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
    • Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a specialist in an area such as geriatrics ABI/TBI forensics substance abuse etc.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses certifications or permits.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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