Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Physician (On-Call/On-Site) in Middletown, Connecticut
Physician (On-Call/On-Site)
Recruitment # 250210-4662VR-001
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 2/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $100/hour
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 2/24/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
Join our team today to make a significant impact and lead with excellence!
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring for a Physician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4662VR&R1=&R3=) to join their team!
This is an on-call/on-site position that will provide coverage during weeknights and weekends to ensure continuous, high-quality care across Merritt Hall, Blue Hills Hospital, and General Psychiatry Division (Woodward Hall and Battell).
On the average, this candidate would work either:
One weekday per week from 4:30pm - 8:30am, or
One 24-hour weekend day or holiday from 8:30am - 8:30am
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital ( CVH (http://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/CVH/Agency-Files/CVH---About-CVH) )
ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
UNIT: Ambulatory Care Services
POSITION NUMBER: 145401
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
A health work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO
Engage in a rewarding career;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public sector; and
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
ABOUT US
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.
CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.
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 Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, 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.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran (Jensine.Tran@ct.gov) @ct.gov.
Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for providing part-time medical treatment services to patients.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides 24-hour medical supervision to specified groups of patients and facility coverage as scheduled, including on-call and weekend coverage;
Examines, diagnoses and medically treats patients;
Develops and monitors integrated treatment plans;
Interviews, examines and admits patients to treatment;
Performs physical examinations;
Orders, analyzes and interprets medical and laboratory tests;
Prescribes appropriate medications and treatments;
Coordinates treatment with other therapeutic programs;
Provides medical expertise and consultation to treatment teams;
Orders and monitors special treatment procedures;
Performs discharge planning;
Participates in staff meetings;
Maintains accurate, up-to-date medical records and prepares required reports according to hospital policy and/or JCAHO and HCFA standards;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
methods and principles of medicine and surgery;
current principles and methods of assessment and treatment of patients with medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
recent developments in field of medicine and substance abuse;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
examine for, diagnose, assess and treat patients with medical and/or substance abuse disorders;
prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments specific to medical illness, mental illness and substance abuse disorders;
analyze and interpret laboratory reports, x-rays and other medical reports and findings;
maintain accurate patient records and charts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Completion of one (1) year of a residency program.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents 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 retain a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut. A temporary license may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
Incumbents in this class may be required to demonstrate continued competency and proficiency in the practice of medicine by successfully completing an established agency program.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be board-certified in internal medicine, family medicine or neurology.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual.
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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