STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour)

North Region

Recruitment #190418-6629FP-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region, currently has one (1) full-time job opportunity for a Psychologist (Clinical) based in Newington.

This is a forty (40) hour per week position with work schedule as follows:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.

Watch this video to learn more about the valuable and rewarding work Psychologists at DDS are doing for the individuals served by the agency:

 
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Selection Plan

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employees may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and Non-State employees may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.

This posting MAY require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. Please regularly check your email for notifications. You must reply by the deadline indicated on the notification or you will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carol Bailey-Laud at Carol.Bailey-Laud@ct.gov or 203-294-5002.

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 group of individuals living at the Hartford Regional Center ICF and in Public Community Living Arrangements. Individuals are dually diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and psychiatric diagnoses. In addition, many of the individuals also have complex social problems. Meets regularly with nursing staff and other interdisciplinary team members; 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

• 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.

Preference will be given to candidates with clinical psychology experience working with individuals who are dually diagnosed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.
  4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; 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.  If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.