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Principal Psychiatrist (DMHAS)

State of Connecticut
Middletown, CT Other
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
Are you looking to help your state in a time of need? Does a career in state service as a Principal Psychiatrist excite you? If so, come make a difference by serving your state! Read below and apply today! 
 
 
WHO WE ARE: 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. 
 
Additional Compensation Bonus Eligibility
  • Thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) may be approved as a recruitment incentive, in addition to the base annual salary.
  • A three thousand dollar ($3,000) annual bonus will be eligible for physicians who are Board-Certified in their area of practice.
  • Physicians who have a job related second Board (e.g., Forensic psychiatry, Addiction psychiatry, etc.) will be eligible to receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000) annual bonus.
  • Voluntary on-call coverage and weekend coverage are available at additional reimbursement.   
  • 16 hours per month paid Continuing Medical Education or Professional Development / Maintenance of Certification. 
*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions. 
 
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
THE ROLE: 
  • We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as Principal Psychiatrists to improve the well-being of our clients/patients.  
  • These positions are full time or part time and are located throughout the state.
  • We offer flexible work shifts/schedules to accommodate work-life balance. 
  • Some positions may be hazardous duty. 
 
As a Principal Psychiatrist, discover the opportunity to:
  • You will be part of a vibrant professional learning community of Board Certified Psychiatrists who work together;
  • You will provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; and
  • You will make a difference in the public sector.
These positions are in the following facilities and can be assigned any unit/location: 
  • Capitol Region Mental Health Center (Hartford)
  • Connecticut Mental Health Center (New Haven) 
  • Connecticut Valley Hospital (Middletown and Hartford) 
  • River Valley Services (Middletown) 
  • Southeastern Mental Health Authority (Norwich) 
  • Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (Bridgeport) 
  • Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury) 
  • *Whiting Forensic Hospital, including Dutcher Services (Middletown) 
*Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) cares for patients under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), patients committed by the superior court for competency restoration and civil patients in need of maximum security psychiatric treatment.    
 
We strive to empower our staff to actively help our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support and their families. 
 
We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make a difference as a Principal Psychiatrist for the State of Connecticut! 

Compensation: Full-Time $253,879 - $331,255/year (Salary commensurate with education and/or experience)

Salary : $253,879 - $331,255

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