Psychiatrist (Per Diem)
Office/On-site
Recruitment #260914-4667HD-001
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 9/17/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $248.49/hour Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
DMHAS, River Valley Services 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 Kyle.StJean@ct.gov.
Join a dedicated team at River Valley Services and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health services.
This per diem role offers flexibility, collaboration, and the chance to practice psychiatry in a mission‑driven environment.
River Valley Services (RVS), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Psychiatrist (PCN 24166) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Middletown.
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
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- The opportunity to:
- Join a vibrant professional learning community of Board‑Certified Psychiatrists
- Support an agency deeply committed to improving the lives of those we serve
- Make a meaningful difference in the public sector
ABOUT OUR AGENCY:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
River Valley Services (RVS), a community mental health center serving Middlesex County and the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). RVS's goal is to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders and who lack the financial means to secure such services in the private sector.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team provides services to individuals struggling with serious behavioral health and substance abuse issues that often interfere with connecting and following through with treatment. ACT is an evidence based practice that uses a multidisciplinary team treatment approach to deliver highly responsive, individualized recovery based services in an individuals in the community and home.
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Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the time of appointment. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the time of appointment, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
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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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