STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Psychologist (Clinical) (37.5 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240305-6629XJ-001

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Introduction


Are you a Clinical Psychologist ready to elevate your career to new heights?
Embrace the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field and be a catalyst for positive change. 
Join our team and help us build a brighter future for mental health!

Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Clinical Psychologist! Dive into a world of transformative clinical psychology, where your expertise and empathy shape profound changes. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
  • DIVISION: Addiction Services Division (ASD)
  • UNIT: Merritt 2DE
  • ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
  • PCN: 142222
WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT?
  • Join an Award-Winning Team: Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023. Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.
  • Platinum Healthcare Excellence: Enjoy the nation's top-rated healthcare plan for state employees and their dependents. Our Platinum Healthcare Plan, ranked the best by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and endorsed by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., ensures comprehensive coverage and well-being for you and your family.
  • Secure Your Future: Benefit from our robust pension plan and explore supplemental retirement offerings, ensuring a secure and comfortable future for you and your loved ones.
  • Invest in Your Education and Future: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, the State of Connecticut supports your educational journey. You may qualify for student loan forgiveness after just 10 years of dedicated service. Learn more here.
  • Time for What Matters: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Prioritize your well-being and make the most of your personal time. 
  • Unlock Your Potential: Grow professionally with a range of development opportunities. The State of Connecticut is committed to nurturing your skills and helping you reach new heights in your career.
  • Cultivate Balance: We believe in a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Join us in fostering an environment where your professional and personal lives harmonize, allowing you to thrive in both.
    DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
    • Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
    • Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
    • Assist our clients so they can achieve success
    • Make a difference in the public sector
    • Work together in a collaborative team environment
    MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY, FACILITY, & UNIT:
    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.

    Established in 1868, Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) serves as the State's premier public hospital for mental health treatment. As the largest facility within DMHAS, it features 17 inpatient units across Middletown and Hartford campuses, encompassing general psychiatry and addiction services.

    The Addiction Services Division (ASD) is a component of Connecticut Valley Hospital; a State of Connecticut non-profit facility operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), which provides 24-hour inpatient services. ASD offers inpatient services located in Middletown and Hartford. Both campuses provide two levels of care: 
    • Acute detoxification provides care for individuals who are experiencing acute withdrawal from substances.
    • Intensive treatment is available for those who need structure and education in order to start their recovery process.
    Merritt 2DE is a 30 bed rehabilitation unit providing American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level 3.7 intensive rehabilitation treatment. This unit specializes in substance abuse treatment for women only. A full range of trauma-informed and gender-specific treatments are offered. Treatments include medication-assisted treatment, trauma treatments such as EMDR, pregnancy support, individual psychotherapy and 12-step programming. 

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    Selection Plan

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    Please Note:
    In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

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    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.

    To Apply:
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
    • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
    • 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.
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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.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
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    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

    •  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 provides clinical consultation and diagnostic testing as needed. 
    •  Provide individual and group psychotherapy with a diverse inpatient population group. 
    •  Serve as a liaison with outside providers to coordinate client care. 
    •  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. For more information, click here.

    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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience in addiction treatment.
    • Experience in Motivational Interviewing assessment and treatment.
    • Experience in the treatment of trauma.
    • Experience in Psychological Assessment. 

    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 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.
    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 American Sign Language.
    4. 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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