Psychiatrist or APRN Psych (Adolescents/Children) Part-time/Full-time

Company: The Village for Families and Children
Location: Hartford
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: JOB SUMMARY Clinical Responsibilities Provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, psychopharmacological follow-up, and monitoring of childrens treatment in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Back-up to psychiatric consultants and clinical staff as needed including emergency situations. On-call responsibilities via telephone as part of a rotation of psychiatric staff for after-hour emergencies. Provide consultation and training to clinical staff as needed. Participate in interdisciplinary teams. Complete documentation as required by agency practices and licensing requirements. Administrative / Management Responsibilities Supervision of psychiatric consultants, APRNs or medical assistant as needed. Continuous improvement and monitoring of implementation of psychiatric policies and procedures. Participate in the ongoing development of standards for clinical practice at the Village. Professional Leadership Responsibilities Liaison to the medical community. Liaison to the psychiatric community. Liaison to the academic community. Experience and Skills: QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut state professional license. Board eligible/Board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Cultural competency to serve African American, Latino / Puerto Rican, and West Indian families. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Experience in evaluation and treatment of children in the child welfare system a plus. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including clinical and clerical staff Excellent assessment, diagnostic and psychopharmacological treatment skills Strong dedication to workplace mentorship, education and team-based care Flexible and able to multi-task. Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus. Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position in a standard office environment, with or without reasonable accommodations, and the ability to interact with children and adolescents in a therapeutic environment/situation without risk of injury. ABOUT THE VILLAGE The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance abuse treatment, and support services for children, families and adults in the Greater Hartford region. Our staff are energetic, enthusiastic, mission-driven and open to learning. If youd like to grow your career in a diverse and supportive environment rich with learning opportunities, join us! Job Benefits: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, including: Good Health Aetna Medical and Prescription Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA), with employer contribution of up to $1,000 per year Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Annual on-site flu clinics Secured Future Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance Employer paid Dependent Life Insurance Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Paid Business Travel Insurance Retirement 403(b) Plan with Employer Contribution and Match Advancement in your Career Annual Professional License Reimbursement Clinical Supervision toward Licensure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Student Loan Forgiveness Program National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer paid and confidential counseling services Paid Holidays Paid time off; including 15 days of vacation, 12 days of sick and bereavement leave

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