Psychiatrist

Location: Middletown, CT

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to a young adult population ranging from 18 to 26 years of age . The Psychiatrist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, manage medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary behavioral health team to support each patient's mental health and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with adolescents, young adults, or individuals with complex behavioral health needs and will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of young adult patients.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's clinical needs.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric follow-up and monitor patient progress.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and make adjustments as clinically appropriate.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and clinical standards.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and potential interactions.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when necessary.
• Assess patient safety and identify changes in mental or emotional status that require immediate attention.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and communicate clinical recommendations effectively.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Communicate with patients and appropriate members of the treatment team regarding diagnosis, treatment options, progress, and discharge planning.
• Provide education to patients regarding medications, treatment plans, coping strategies, and available behavioral health resources.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while creating a supportive and therapeutic environment.
• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and other clinical or administrative meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
• Active Connecticut medical license or eligibility for Connecticut licensure.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry preferred.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable.
• Experience providing psychiatric care to adolescents, young adults, or adults preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage complex behavioral health presentations.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with young adult patients.
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to remain professional and composed in crisis situations.
• Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.

Schedule & Setting

• Location: Middletown, Connecticut
• Patient Population: Young adults ages 18–26
• Behavioral health/psychiatric care setting