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Psychiatrist (Per Diem)


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 248 - 248
Posted: 23 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
DMHAS Whiting Forensic Hospital is currently recruiting for a per-diem psychiatrist and welcomes interest in full-time and part-time opportunities as well. For additional information please contact Kyle St. Jean via email at .

Join a dedicated clinical team at Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals receiving inpatient forensic psychiatric services.
This per diem role offers professional collaboration flexibility and the opportunity to practice psychiatry in a highly specialized mission-driven environment.


Whiting Forensic Hospital cares for patients under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) patients committed by the superior court for competency restoration and civil patients in need of maximum security psychiatric treatment.

This per diem position offers a flexible Monday through Friday schedule within a supportive and mission-driven clinical environment.
    WHY JOIN US
    Psychiatrists at DMHAS consistently highlight the rewarding nature of serving this population and the strong collegial atmosphere within our system.

    As one current DMHAS psychiatrist Dr. M. Patrascu shares:If you love psychiatry the DMHAS patient population will offer a unique learning and practice experience exposure to a variety of disorders and people who need help support people who have very little. I have been lucky to work with people who are dedicated selfless and willing to go the extra mile grounded and with good work ethic.

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
    ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

    WFH provides inpatient forensic psychiatric services for individuals requiring a secure therapeutic environment. Treatment focuses on stabilization recovery and preparation for safe transition to less restrictive settings consistent with each individuals legal status and clinical needs.

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        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

        In a state facility this class is accountable for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals needing psychiatric care.

        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

        • Participates in diagnosis care and treatment of individuals in an assigned service;
        • Interviews newly admitted individuals to obtain their intellectual and physical history in order to determine appropriate treatment plans;
        • Conducts intellectual and physical evaluations of individuals;
        • Makes daily rounds to examine individuals and modify treatment plans;
        • Conducts individual and group psychotherapy;
        • Instructs unit and professional staff on individuals and general unit medical management;
        • Reviews individuals records;
        • Meets with visitors and answers inquiries;
        • Meets with team to determine individual treatment plans;
        • Prescribes drugs and/or occupational physical psychological or industrial therapy;
        • Investigates complaints and unusual occurrences and makes reports of findings;
        • May manage medical and surgical treatments;
        • May review work of psychiatric residents;
        • May testify in court to provide evidence of intellectual status of individuals;
        • May perform physical examinations;
        • Performs related duties as required.
        KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

        • Knowledge of
          • principles and practices of medicine with particular reference to diagnosis and treatment of individuals;
          • recent developments in field of psychiatric medicine;
        • Considerable
          • interpersonal skills;
          • oral and written communication skills;
        • Skill in intellectual and physical diagnosis;
        • Supervisory ability.
        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

        • Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain a license to practice medicine and surgery issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
        • Incumbents in this class must have completed at least one (1) year of residency program experience in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
        SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

        • 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 maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
        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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