Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour) in Middletown, Connecticut
Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 240514-6629FL-002
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 5/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $113,641 - $150,622/year *Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/3/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with one (1) year of post-doctoral experience? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today!
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf/solnit-center/south) , is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Psychologist (Clinical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6629FL&R1=&R3=) positions in Middletown, CT.
The ideal candidate will be able to manage an individual case load of 3-4 youth conducting both individual and family therapy in addition to conducting psychological assessments and associated report writing in a 40-hour work week.
Position Highlights: PCN 445444
Solnit Hospital; Sachem Unit
Full-time; 40 Hours per week
Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
One late night per week; 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Specific day to be determined based on operational needs
In your role as a Psychologist (Clinical), you will have the opportunity to:
Participate in and coordinate clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel;
Provide consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems;
Engage in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services;
Attend staff meetings;
Coordinate psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services;
Develop and implement new service programs;
Conduct research and report findings in a manner suitable for professional publication;
Consult with community agencies and organizations;
Conduct training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents;
May address lay and professional groups;
Perform related duties as required.
Comprehensive Benefit (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) Offerings:
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) !
To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.
About the Department of Children and Families:
Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.
We believe that:
Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.
Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.
No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.
Our services work best when integrated with community care.
About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center:
At the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center, we treat our youth and each other with dignity and respect. It is in this relational, cultural and gender sensitive surrounding that our therapeutic milieu is based. Interdisciplinary teams develop, implement and continually assess individualized treatment plans.
Solnit – South Campus is a state-administered Psychiatric facility for Connecticut’s children who are under the age of eighteen, located on a 67-acre campus overlooking the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT. The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting.
The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area.
Selection Plan
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To Apply:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state facility, this class is accountable for performing the full range of psychotherapy or other professional psychological services including diagnostic testing, behavior modification, program development and evaluation, community outreach, education and training, rehabilitation and/or research.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Participates in and coordinates clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel; provides consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems; engages in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services; attends staff meetings; coordinates psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services; develops and implements new service programs; conducts research and reports findings in a manner suitable for professional publication; consults with community agencies and organizations; conducts training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents; may address lay and professional groups; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of abnormal and clinical psychology; considerable knowledge and skill in selection, administration, scoring and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, personality and diagnostic tests; considerable knowledge of psychological research methodology including experimental design, data analysis and application of findings; knowledge of other psychological disciplines; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to make clinical diagnosis and prognosis and develop treatment plans; considerable ability to conduct psychotherapy; considerable ability to write case histories, discharge summaries and professional reports; ability to coordinate clinical services with comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and one (1) year of post-doctoral experience as a psychologist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with adolescents in psychiatric inpatient settings.
Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations.
Experience with supervising graduate level psychology students.
Experience conducting comprehensive Fire-setting, Problematic Sexual Behavior, and/or Violence risk psychological evaluations.
Experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut. Any person employed by the State of Connecticut prior to July 1, 1985 with a title in the Psychology series of the classified service shall be exempt from the above licensure requirement pursuant to Public Act 613, Section 119(c). For certain positions the appointing authority may require state licensure.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).
Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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