Developmental Specialist 2 (40 Hour)

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov

If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418 – 6148 or Edward.Magnano@ct.gov

In a state health care facility, community based health care program or correctional facility this class is accountable for conducting evaluations and therapy and providing services involving psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, behavior modification, data collection and analysis, educational/vocational assessment and placement, rehabilitation and/or program development and evaluation under general supervision.

• Considerable knowledge of general psychological theory and its application to treatment, rehabilitation and research programs;
• Knowledge of
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • statistics and experimental design;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • select, score and interpret objective and projective psychological tests;
  • develop treatment plans;
• Ability to
  • assess behavior and develop behavioral treatment strategies; ability to conduct individual and group psychotherapy;
  • provide consultation and training services;
  • utilize computer software;
• Supervisory ability.

A Master's degree in psychology, educational psychology, rehabilitative psychology, community psychology, experimental psychology or other related degree from a program accredited by a regional educational board AND three (3) years of experience in conducting psychological testing, assessment and evaluation including one (1) year in treating and/or working with clients in the appropriate specialty serviced by the agency.

A Doctorate degree in community psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, psychology, rehabilitative psychology or other related degree from a program accredited by a regional educational board AND two (2) years of experience in treating and/or working with clients in the appropriate specialty serviced by the agency may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Experience with traveling to different sites to provide services.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• CT Licensed Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (L-BCBA) or in the process of becoming certified. Other specialties will be considered (LMFT, LCSW, LPC, etc.).
• Clinical psychology experience working with individuals who are dually diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Experience conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
• Experience in treating trauma, grief and loss, 
• knowledge of and experience utilizing crisis intervention skills
• Experience teaching coping skills, anger management, and psycho-educational skills.
• Experience working with children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorders. Experience providing clinical behavior support for individuals living with families in the community, supported settings, or in their own homes.
• Experience working in inpatient or outpatient psychiatric settings.
• Experience with biopsychosocial interviews, conducting mental status exams, motivational interviewing, and assessing risk.
• Experience writing behavioral guidelines and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Experience collecting behavioral data to guide interventions and treatment.
• Experience with complex clinical needs of individuals with significant mental health struggles and forensic involvement.
• Experience with community mental health resources for individuals/families.
• Experience with clinical assessment, including but not limited to diagnostic criteria using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5TR).
• Experience with problem solving and independently researching and finding solutions to complex situations.
• Experience working collaboratively with other State Agencies and school districts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, Teams.
• Experience communicating and interpreting information with non-English speaking individuals and providing services to individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from clients.

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.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.