Pediatric Psychiatrist, Inpt Med/Psych Unit - Part Time - Hartford, CT

SUMMARY
The Inpatient Med/Psych Unit Psychiatrist will provide inpatient psychiatric services to support the care of children and adolescents with comorbid mental and physical health conditions as the leader of a multidisciplinary team including pediatrics, psychology, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition, psychiatric nursing, mental health technicians, and care coordination.
Responsibilities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide direct patient care and oversight as leader of multidisciplinary team.
• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Provide comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment plans or interventions to child and adolescent patients and their families in a manner consistent with CT Children's policies.
• Assess both medical and psychiatric information including patient presentation, differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology needs, and psychotherapeutic needs.
• Review medical records, test results, lab reports, and consultations as necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric intakes, perform follow-ups as indicated per treatment plan, prescribe medication when indicated, create and update treatment plans, and facilitate referral to aftercare services and/or community support systems as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and relevant electronic progress notes, prescriptions, and Treatment Authorization Requests.
• Provide supervision and teaching for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows, General Psychiatry residents, other residents requiring psychiatry training, medical students, and other indicated learners.
• Participate in efforts to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Comply with scheduling and billing practices of the department.
• May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, medical floors and ED as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Academic appointment may be available with the University of Connecticut.
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Graduate from accredited school of medicine required
• Successful completion of a Psychiatry residency required
• Successful completion of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship required
• Prior experience in Med/Psych settings or consultation-liaison services preferred
LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
• Current, and maintained, unrestricted license to practice in the State of CT
• Current, and maintained, DEA with Controlled Substance licensure
• Board certification / Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry required
• BLS
• Appropriate annual CME units based on the requirements of the specifying board
About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children.
Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.
Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.
Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion.
As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.