Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site)

Introduction

ABOUT US:

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.

THE POSITION:

We are currently seeking a Psychologist (Clinical) to join our teamwithin Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS).

The Clinical Psychologist performs a full range of psychological services for clients of Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center outpatient Diagnostic Evaluation Unit (DEC). Within the DEC, the Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the scheduling and evaluation of clients referred from area hospitals, walk-ins and client self-referrals. The Clinical Psychologist performs diagnostic testing, psychological measurement and evaluation, crisis intervention and psychotherapy, prepares psychological evaluation reports and formulates treatment recommendations as an integral part of the GBMHC team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday, First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
• FACILITY:Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)
• UNIT: Outpatient Diagnostic Evalution Unit (DEC)
• ADDRESS:1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport
• POSITION NUMBER: 80284

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance!
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DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support 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; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

OUR MISSION:

The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.

Please note:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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Selection Plan

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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.
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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

• 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;
  • and skill in selection, administration, scoring and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, personality and diagnostic tests;
  • psychological research methodology including experimental design, data analysis and application of findings;
• Knowledge of other psychological disciplines;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • make clinical diagnoses and prognoses and develop treatment plans;
  • conduct psychotherapy;
  • 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.