Psychiatrist: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6922
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Job Description
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JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per Diem
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child and Family Programs, Manchester CT- will require travel to surrounding CHR locations (Manchester, Enfield and Willimantic)
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical Management and Services
- Provide direct clinical services to clients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment and medication reviews.
- Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical and psych services to ensure coordination of client care
- Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required.
- Works with program supervisors to oversee client treatment plans.
- Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: M.D. Board certified or eligible in adult or child psychiatry.
Experience
Experience in adult or child psychiatry. Community mental health experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: CT license; Board Certified preferred, eligible required. Board Certified or eligible in child psychiatry for practice with children.
Why Join CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off
- Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More
- Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical services including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication reviews for children and families. They will also collaborate with program supervisors to oversee treatment plans and coordinate care with community health organizations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6922 at Community Health Resources a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,867 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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