Job Title: Psychiatrist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to perform and document psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients across the continuum of care, including Detox, Residential, and Outpatient services. The ideal candidate will complete and document mental status examinations, safety assessments, and assess clients' appropriateness for level of care. You will participate in and provide leadership in clinical team meetings and collaborate closely with Detox Nursing Staff to determine and adjust detox protocol medications. The role also involves providing Medication Assisted Treatments and supporting the expansion of evidence-based treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients across Detox, Residential, and Outpatient services.
• Complete and document mental status examinations and safety assessments.
• Assess clients' appropriateness for level of care.
• Participate and provide input/leadership in clinical team meetings for Detox, Residential, and Outpatient services.
• Gain understanding of Detox protocols and collaborate with Detox Nursing Staff to determine and order detox protocol medications.
• Adjust taper protocols as needed.
• Provide Medication Assisted Treatments to assigned clients at all levels of care.
• Support Medication Assisted Treatment initiatives and participate in the expansion of other evidence-based treatments.
• Complete MAT-Buprenorphine Consultations to determine client appropriateness for Suboxone™/Sublocade™ in collaboration with the Assistant Medical Director.

Essential Skills

• Mental health expertise
• Health care knowledge
• MD Degree
• Completion of US accredited residency program in psychiatry
• Completion of accredited Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine and/or Addiction Psychiatry
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as a psychiatric practitioner in a clinical setting preferred
• Current CT license and DEA license/registration
• Experience in addiction and co-occurring disorders
• Certified to prescribe
• Current CPR certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based treatment approaches

Work Environment

You will work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment, participating in Detox, Residential, and Outpatient services. The position requires close collaboration with Detox Nursing Staff and the Assistant Medical Director. The role involves a mix of direct client care and participation in clinical team meetings. The work setting supports the expansion of evidence-based treatments and Medication Assisted Treatment initiatives. The dress code is professional attire suitable for a clinical setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $290000.00 - $325000.00

About the Company: Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Canaan,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $290,000 - $325,000