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Psychiatrist

Job Posted 4/21/2025
CHWC
Torrington, CT
United States
Job Description
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Interview, assess, diagnose, and treat patients appropriately within the standard of care

  • Prescribe psycho-therapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, including MAT

  • Collaborate with other Behavioral Health and Medical Professionals to discuss treatment plans & patient progress

  • Provides supervision of other psychiatric prescribers, mentoring of students and/or APRNS, and signing treatment plans.

  • May include On Call Responsibilities



Additional General Requirements:
Professional positive attitude, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness and excellent interpersonal skills.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:
MD/DO from an accredited Medical School and Completion of Residency Program specializing in Psychiatry Board Certified. The job also requires a State of CT license, DEA, and Controlled Substance certificate.

Experience: 2 years of experience

Language Skills:
Must speak, write and read English proficiently. Spanish preferred but not required.
Licensure/Certification Required:

Teleworking: This position requires teleworking if requested.

Standard Requirements:

  • Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest.

  • Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center.

  • Supports, cooperates with, and/or implements specific procedures and programs for:

    • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

    • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

    • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

    • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.





  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers.

  • Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

  • Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

  • Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

  • Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests.