Job Description
Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with three (3) years of post-doctoral experience? If so, we invite you to learn about an exciting opportunity we have in state service!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our behavioral health clinical leadership team as a Supervising Psychologist 2 (Clinical).
We encourage those who are experienced and interested in making a positive impact amongst our incarcerated youth population to apply!
BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
As an employee, we can offer you:
- 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; and
- A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!
As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from:
- A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
- Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- SHIFT : first shift, full-time, 40 hours per week.
- SCHEDULE : 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- LOCATION: Manson Youth Institution (Cheshire, CT)
- NOTE : This is a Hazardous Duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 3.5-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. See Selection Plan for more information.
YOUR ROLE
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Regional behavioral health oversight for Manson Youth Institution, Cheshire Correctional Institution and New Haven Correctional Center;
- Clinical oversight of the behavioral health teams at MYI, CCI, NHCC including supervision of Supervising Psychologists, clinical social workers and professional counselors;
- Point of contact regarding behavioral health care matters involving DOJ, Administrative oversight, hiring, scheduling etc. for the MYI team;
- Member of the statewide behavioral health care system supervisory group of regional supervising psychologists;
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes, consent decrees and settlement agreements regarding the provision of mental health services to the youth and young adult offender population.
- Direct supervision of the behavioral health team at the Manson Youth Institution;
More details can be found in the class specification.
OUR MISSION
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
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Selection Plan
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
- Please include any certification and/or licensure credential details within your application.
- Be sure to select all locations you are interested and commutable to.
- This is a hazardous duty* position.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
- Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
- Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
- Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
- Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In state facilities this class is accountable for supervising a comprehensive psychology or multidisciplinary clinical program with its own services and staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Supervises a comprehensive psychology or multidisciplinary clinical program;
- Provides clinical consultation on complex cases;
- Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
- Provides staff training and assistance;
- Conducts performance evaluations;
- Determines priorities and plans program work;
- Establishes and maintains program procedures;
- Develops or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;
- Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;
- Prepares reports and correspondence;
- Addresses professional and lay groups;
- May design, implement and/or direct psychological research programs;
- May direct an intern training program including the selection of candidates and organization of an educational plan;
- May act as the assistant to the Director of Psychological Services;
- May represent Director of Psychological Services in their absence;
- Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Considerable knowledge of
- abnormal and clinical psychology and other psychological disciplines;
- sources, uses, administration, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological tests;
- psychological research design, data analysis and application of results;
- Knowledge of various clinical services;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Considerable ability to
- make diagnoses, develop treatment plans and conduct psychotherapy;
- interface clinical programs with multidiscipline approaches;
- develop and direct training programs;
- teach;
- Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and three (3) years of post-doctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with forensic or justice involved clients.
- Experience Supervising Psychologists and/or Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
- Experience working within a bargaining unit workplace.
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 requirements 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 the American Sign Language.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Job Tags
Full time, Internship, Immediate start, All shifts, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift