Psychologist (Clinical) (Hybrid | 40 Hours)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDo you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling\r\npsychology with one (1) year of post-doctoral experience and enjoy serving children,\r\nteens and families? If so, we invite you to learn about an exciting opportunity\r\nwe have in state service!\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of\r\nDevelopmental Services (DDS) is recruiting\r\nfor a Psychologist\r\n(Clinical) position based in New Haven. This position will be assigned to\r\nthe Health Services Division and is essential to meeting the health and safety needs\r\nof individuals served by the Individual and\r\nFamilies Services division.\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS \r\n\r\n LOCATION:\r\n Hybrid position based in DDS South (New Haven, CT)\r\n SHIFT:\r\n Full-time | first shift | 40 hours per week\r\n SCHEDULE:\r\n 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Monday through Friday\r\n NOTE:\r\n Scheduling flexibility is required to meet agency needs.\r\n\r\nBENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT\r\nWe take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:\r\n\r\n State\r\n Employee Retirement System;\r\n A\r\n variety of medical and dental plans;\r\n Sick\r\n and personal leave;\r\n The\r\n State of CT is an eligible�Public Services Loan Forgiveness�employer,\r\n meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven\r\n after 10 years of service.\r\n\r\nVisit the�State\r\nEmployee Benefits Overview�page to learn more!\r\nIn addition, the State puts an emphasis on:\r\n\r\n Providing\r\n limitless opportunities;\r\n Hiring\r\n for diverse and fresh perspectives;\r\n Performing\r\n meaningful work and;\r\n Encouraging\r\n a healthy work/life balance!\r\n\r\nOur state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all\r\nages, to great food and shopping, to�beautiful state parks and forests,\r\nto our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live!\r\nLearn more about Connecticut�here.�\r\nYOUR ROLE\r\nAs a Psychologist with DDS, you will have the opportunity to\r\nwork within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of\r\nclinical, supervisory and administrative functions, including scheduling,\r\nstaffing, clinical supervision, clinical team leadership, and a range of clinical\r\nfunctions including:\r\n\r\n Psychological\r\n testing\r\n Individual\r\n & group psychotherapy�\r\n Behavior\r\n management�\r\n Providing\r\n clinical consultative services within the facility for complex\r\n cases.�\r\n\r\nIn this role, you will work within a dynamic, fast-paced,\r\nmultidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists,\r\npsychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel, all sharing the common\r\ngoal of providing high quality, service oriented care. Additional opportunities\r\nto engage in collaborative care planning with external support services and\r\nresearch driven programming, are also encouraged and available.\r\nMore details about this role can be found in the�class specification.\r\nABOUT US\r\nThe mission of the Department of Developmental Services is\r\nto partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support\r\nlifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful\r\nopportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their\r\ncommunities.\r\nSTART WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

NEW:�Check out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply!�\r\n\r\nNeed more resources? Visit our�Applicant Toolkit�for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:\r\n\r\n Please include any related license, endorsements and/or certification credential details within your application.\r\n Be sure to select�all�locations�you are interested in and commutable to.\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.�\r\n 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. \r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.�\r\n 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.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n NEW: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your�Personal Status Board�regularly.�For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n 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). \r\n 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!�\r\n 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.�\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n 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�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n \r\n QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\n 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\r\n \r\n \r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

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.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n 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;�\r\n Provides consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems;�\r\n Engages in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services;�\r\n Attends staff meetings;�\r\n Coordinates psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services;�\r\n Develops and implements new service programs;�\r\n Conducts research and reports findings in a manner suitable for professional publication;�\r\n Consults with community agencies and organizations;�\r\n Conducts training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents;�\r\n May address lay and professional groups;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n abnormal and clinical psychology;�\r\n and skill in selection, administration, scoring and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, personality and diagnostic tests;�\r\n psychological research methodology including experimental design, data analysis and application of findings;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of other psychological disciplines;�\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to\r\n \r\n make clinical diagnoses and prognoses and develop treatment plans;�\r\n conduct psychotherapy;�\r\n write case histories, discharge summaries and professional reports;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to coordinate clinical services with comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plans.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience with individuals with IDD.\r\n Experience with children, teens, families.\r\n Experience with forensic populations.\r\n Experience with crisis interventions.\r\n Experience with positive behavioral supports.\r\n Experience with trauma-informed care.\r\n Fluency in Spanish/other non-English language.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n \r\n 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.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n 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).\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n \r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n