Recruitment #200506-6629FP-001
Location |
Middletown, CT
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Date Opened | 5/11/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $91,737* - $124,754/year (*New State employees start at minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 5/25/2020 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in
the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds
and 138 enhanced security beds. Services
are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories:
Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for
restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or
involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of
incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal
status and the purpose of admission.
The DMHAS,
Whiting Forensic Hospital seeks an experienced and qualified individual for the
position of Psychologist (PCN 124058).
This position is located within Unit 2 of the Whiting Forensic Hospital.
We are located in Middletown, CT and
easily accessible off of Route 9. We offer a work schedule of Monday thru
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., full-time, 40 hours per week. This is a
Hazardous Duty position.
Do you want to make a difference
while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the
public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join our hospital’s
team!
Discover the opportunity to:
What we offer:
Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the 'Resume Tab' of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not have to attach these documents to your application submission.
Should you have
questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov or (860) 262-6745.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.