Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour)(Office/On-site)

Introduction

Are you a seasoned psychologist ready to lead in one of the most challenging and rewarding clinical environments?

Do you have the skill - and the courage - to support individuals with severe mental illness withing a maximum security setting?

Whiting Forensic Hospital, under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Supervising Psychologist 1 (PCN 25318) to join our team. This supervisory role will oversee four Clinical Psychologists and be the unit psychologist for Whiting Unit 6. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT

Whiting Unit 6 is a male only, maximum security, long term units for patients with mental illness/substance use disorders that have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

This position offers more than a paycheck - it offers purpose. As a Supervising Psychologist in our facility, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, mentor professionals, and ensure high standards of care for a population with complex clinical needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Providing clinical supervision to four clinical psychologists spanning both competency restoration and long-term acute maximum-security units.
• Serving as the Unit Psychologist for Whiting Unit 6, where you will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide treatment and assessment to male forensic psychiatric patients with serious and persistent mental illness, severe personality disorders, developmental disorders, involvement with the legal system, and/or acute or historical aggressive behavior.
• Functioning as a key member of the treatment team planning and monitoring treatment plans and progress, providing individual and group psychotherapy, directly providing and coordinating or providing specialized psychological assessment as needed, developing and implementing behavioral interventions and other specialized psychological treatment.
• Providing individual forensic psychotherapy to individuals in both the Whiting and Dutcher Services.
• Providing education to staff members regarding psychological conceptualization and intervention, and collaborating with psychologists and staff members hospital-wide to promote professional growth and continuity of care.
• Providing testimony in front of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and criminal/civil courts will be required.
• Psychology department members are strongly encouraged to participate as active members of one or more hospital-wide committees or specialized assessment/treatment services.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

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.

Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

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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.

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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In state facilities this class is accountable for supervising a major program component or other uses as indicated below.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervises a major independent clinical psychology program;
• Plans, develops, implements and coordinates new service programs;
• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Conducts performance evaluations;
• Determines priorities and plans program work;
• Establishes and maintains program procedures;
• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;
• Selects and administers a variety of objective and projective psychodiagnostic tests;
• Evaluates individuals level of function and supervises staff in development of individualized treatment plans;
• Provides consultation on complex cases;
• Addresses professional and lay groups;
• May design, implement and direct psychological research programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • abnormal and clinical psychology and other psychological disciplines;
  • sources, uses, administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological tests;
  • psychological research design, data analysis and application of results;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to
  • make diagnoses, develop treatment plans and conduct psychotherapy;
  • interface clinical programs with multidiscipline approaches;
  • develop and direct training programs;
• Teaching ability;
• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical 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 services shall be exempt from the above licensure requirements 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 the American Sign Language.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.