Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour)
Recruitment #210615-6630FP-001
| Location |
Bridgeport, CT
|
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 6/21/2021 09:30:00 AM |
| Salary | $102,717* - $139,139/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 8/12/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to serve as a Supervising Psychologist 1 at the Bridgeport Correctional Center.
JOB DETAILS
This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00am. The position is located at Bridgeport Correctional Center in Bridgeport, CT.
Supervising Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical, administrative and supervisory functions to persons in custody. The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions. These include:
- Scheduling and staffing
- Clinical supervision and clinical team leadership
- Psychological testing
- Individual psychotherapy
- Clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases
Supervising Psychologists at the Bridgeport Correctional Center work within a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service oriented care to incarcerated men.
Some of our benefits include:
- A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV)
- Generous time off (personal, sick and vacation)
- Retire in 25 years - with pension & healthcare benefits
- Excellent health benefits along with additional supplemental benefits
- A challenging yet rewarding experience
ABOUT US
Selection Plan
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once it is submitted. Applications that are untimely, incomplete or inaccurate may not be considered.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once it is submitted. Applications that are untimely, incomplete or inaccurate may not be considered.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Jake Ferrari via email at jake.ferrari@ct.gov.
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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Supervises a major independent clinical psychology program; plans, develops, implements and coordinates new service programs; may design, implement and direct psychological research programs; 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 individuals 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 abnormal and clinical psychology and other psychological disciplines; considerable knowledge of sources, uses, administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological tests; considerable ability to make diagnoses, develop treatment plans and conduct psychotherapy; considerable ability to interface clinical programs with multidiscipline approaches; considerable knowledge of psychological research design, data analysis and application of results; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to develop and direct training programs; teaching ability; supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Correctional and/or forensic treatment experience
- Experience working with crisis and behavior management
- Experience working with character pathology or personality disorders
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 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.
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 the American Sign Language.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
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