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.
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!
The DMHAS, Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), seeks an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Psychologist – Clinical
(PCN 43527). This position is assigned
to Unit 4 of the WFH. It is located at
1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week
position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note this is a hazardous duty position.
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.
Discover the opportunity to:
Coordinate and participate in clinical
psychological services for a long-term treatment unit in a maximum security
forensic psychiatric hospital;
Conduct admission and annual psychological
evaluations for all patients on the unit;
Perform psychological testing;
Conduct or coordinate referrals for more
complex psychological testing, including problem sexual behavior,
pathological fire setting, neuropsychological testing and psychological
testing with individuals whose primary language is not English;
Participate in the psychotherapy service by
providing group and individual psychotherapy to patients in the hospital;
Contribute to report writing for courts, the
Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) and external reporting purposes;
Consult with community agencies and
organizations as part of patient’s treatment and discharge planning
processes.
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Selection Plan
Candidates who meet the
Minimum Qualifications, as listed on the job opening, will be considered for
this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted
application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met
by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed
above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future
vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be
received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for
the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted
and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented
events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job
posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility
to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to
accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
This position will be filled in
accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,
promotion and merit employment rules.
This posting may require
completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via
an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by
visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires
section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's
expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status
Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily
basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a
user's spam.
Although applicants will receive
correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to
their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all
emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
Due to the volume of applications
anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during
the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal
account.
In order to comply
with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes
during the initial application process.
Note: At any point during
the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional
documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.
These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts,
diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references,
licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must
meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
Should you have questions
pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860) 785-9855.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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.
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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