Chief Psychiatrist

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Summary Statement

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, seeks a Chief Psychiatrist for the Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC).

This full-time (37.5 hours / week) or 30-hour position oversees psychiatric, medical, laboratory, and pharmacy services at the 120-bed state-run hospital serving both community and forensic clients.

Responsibilities include ensuring clinical standards, supervising 6 psychiatrists and 3 Primary Care Physicians, participating in committees, and providing direct care.

The Chief supports the DSAMH Psychiatry Residency Program and reports to the DSAMH Medical Director.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts diagnostic interviews and physical examinations to ascertain the physical and mental state of the individual.
• Develops psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
• Participates as a member of a treatment team comprised of nurses, psychologists and other care providers to develop appropriate treatment plan / discharge plans.
• Administers therapy in accordance with the treatment plan.
• Monitors care and progress of individuals and responses to treatment.
• Provides clinical direction to psychiatric residents and medical students.
• Provides expert testimony or prepares opinions for court.
• Contributes to research efforts.
• Maintains accurate medical records and prepares reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chief Psychiatrist

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

• Possession of a Delaware Physician M.D. or Delaware Physician D.O. license or eligibility for a Delaware license.
• Possession of a Certification as a specialist in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Three years experience in the practice of Psychiatry.
• Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services;

planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.

• Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others;

OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before ( 2 / 3 / 2025 ) upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits