State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Supervising Psychologist 1 (Consulting) (35 Hour) (6452HC)

$52.98-$71.77 Hourly / $3,708.40-$5,023.26 BiWeekly /
$96,789.00-$131,107.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In state facilities this class is accountable for supervising a major program component or other uses as indicated below.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  • Supervises the psychology program within an institution or facility and provides clinical services.
  • Supervises the consultation and education component at a community mental health center.
  • Supervises the Program Review and Evaluation Unit in the Quality Assurance Division in Central Office.

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

  • Administrative responsibility in small institutions that would qualify for but have no Director of Psychological Services and no Supervising Psychologist 2.
  • Coordinates a large scale psychological testing/evaluation program for the entire Psychology Department. Assigns testing, monitors completion times and is responsible for quality assurance compliance. Delegated the responsibility to assign work load to people whom they do not directly supervise. Provides education and consultation for all other psychologists in this area.
  • Assigned by the Chief of Professional Services or their designee to lead a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for the performance of all team members with respect to the development, documentation and implementation of treatment and discharge planning for all patients assigned to the team.
  • Acts as the Assistant Director of Psychological Services with at least six (6) Psychology series staff (excluding Psychology Interns).
  • Supervises the consultation and education component at a community mental health center.
  • Manages a major component of the statewide court ordered evaluation program and functions as court liaison officer at Whiting Forensic Hospital. 

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES

  • Administrative responsibility over the psychological program within the Department of Correction Board of Pardons and Paroles in accordance with Public Act 08-01. Assists the board in parole release decisions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Psychological Services, Division Directors and/or other employees of a higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervise psychology staff of lower grade, direct care and/or clinicians and paraprofessionals or other staff assigned to program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Supervises a major independent program involving behavior modification, community outreach, program development and evaluation, education and training, rehabilitation and/or research;
  • 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 makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;
  • Selects and administers a variety of objective and projective psychodiagnostic tests;
  • Evaluates patients/clients level of function and supervises staff in development of individualized treatment plans;
  • Provides consultation on complex cases;
  • Addresses professional and lay groups;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • psychological disciplines including social, personality, adolescent and child psychology, research design, psychometrics and statistics, behavioral analysis and adjustment, vocational rehabilitation, community outreach and consultation and group dynamics;
    • interdisciplinary approaches;
    • psychological research design, data analysis and application of results;
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • select, administer and evaluate tests of individual ability including interest, attitude, aptitude, achievement and intelligence tests;
    • evaluate program effectiveness;
    • develop and implement new programs and services;
    • develop and direct training programs;
  • Teaching ability;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Doctorate degree in psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed psychologist.

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 services 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 CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(30)-Psychological Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HC 32

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Supervising Psychologist 1 (Consulting) (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 32 approved effective July 5, 2023. (Revised to update terminology) Final No. 23-317

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/13/2023
CLASS: 6452HC; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 12/15/2023;