Introduction
Are you passionate about caring
for our most vulnerable population? If so, we invite you to learn more about an
exciting Clinical Psychologist role with our team!
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.
Connecticut Valley Hospital
(CVH) is currently seeking multiple qualified individuals for the position of
Clinical Psychologist. These positions
are located with the Addiction Services Division (ASD) and General Psychiatry
Division (GPD) located on the CVH campus, 1000 Silver Street in Middletown. They are full time, 37.5 hours per week with
a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
These positions are located on the following inpatient units:
- Battell 2 North: This is a co-ed unit with 22 patients having a primary diagnosis of Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective. The goal is to provide training in social skills development.
- Battell 3 North: This is an intensive treatment unit with 22 co-ed clients. This unit specializes in the treatment of individuals with a refractory psychiatric illness who have not responded to treatment in less restrictive or less structured settings.
- Merritt 4D: This is a Young Adult Services (YAS) co-ed unit with 17 clients ages 18-25 designed to stabilize and treat a variety of mental health issues through innovative and age-appropriate groups and activities.
- Woodward 2 North: This is a geriatric services unit with 15 male clients. This unit serves males over 60 years old with early onset of neuro-cognitive changes associated with all forms of dementia. This unit works collaboratively with Nursing homes to meet the variety of needs of our older population.
- Merritt 2 A/B: This is a 30-bed male
intensive rehabilitation unit using evidence-based practices with an emphasis
on gender-specific treatment and trauma informed services guide aspects of care
planning.
CVH opened
in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental
illness. Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of
medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995,
the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services
for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed
commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for
patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating
inpatient services here. The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly
freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use
disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010,
the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus
in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH.
On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two
separate hospitals; Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital
(WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses
(Middletown and Hartford).
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Conduct and coordinate comprehensive integrated treatment
programs to meet the needs of the clients consistent with program
accreditation and governmental agency standards;
- Work within a multidisciplinary treatment team and provide clinical consultation and diagnostic testing as needed;
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy with diverse
inpatient population group; and
- Serve as a liaison with outside providers to coordinate
client care.
We can also offer peace of mind
with our benefits package. As a new state employee we
offer a variety of medical and dental plans and participation in a hybrid
retirement plan which provides a retirement benefit, that may include retiree
health insurance. Paid time off is also offered, including 12 paid holidays per
calendar year, as well as, vacation, sick and personal leave accruals. We
encourage a healthy work-life balance to
all employees.
Additional benefits available
consistent with the 1199 Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement:
- License renewal fee reimbursements;
- Time allocated for Professional Development.
At CVH, individuals receive services that assist them to
better manage their illnesses, achieve personal goals, and develop skills and
supports that lead to living the most constructive and satisfying lives
possible. Help us promote recovery
through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a
safe and caring environment.
Selection Plan
This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
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
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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.
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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).
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Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.
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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.
