Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour)

Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour) Hybrid Recruitment # 241104-6630FP-001 Location East Hartford, CT Date Opened 11/5/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $117,950 - $159,432/year Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 11/13/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits)

Introduction

Do you possess a Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) – North Region - is accepting applications for one (1) Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6630FP&R1=&R3=) position in the Public Division, Behavioral located in East Hartford, CT.

Position Highlights: PCN #18970

Full-time | 1st Shift | 40 Hours per week

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Regular days off: Saturday, Sunday

However, work schedule flexibility is required to meet the needs of the agency.

Hybrid work schedule may be considered upon the successful completion of the Working Test Period and based upon operational need.

What we can offer you:

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Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

In your role as a Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical), you will have the opportunity to:

Supervise a major independent clinical psychology program;

Plan, develop, implement and coordinate new service programs;

Schedule, assign, oversee and review the work of staff;

Provide staff training and assistance;

Conduct performance evaluations;

Determine priorities and plan program work;

Establish and maintain program procedures;

Develop or make recommendations on development of policies and standards;

Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding program policies and procedures;

Select and administer a variety of objective and projective psychodiagnostics tests;

Evaluate individuals level of function and supervise staff in development of individualized treatment plans;

Provide consultation on complex cases;

Address professional and lay groups;

Perform related duties as required.

DDS Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Developmental Servicers is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

About the State of Connecticut:

Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose between living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city.

We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team!

Selection Plan

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To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

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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.

Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

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Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

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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, 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.

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.

Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:

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

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at rocky.young@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

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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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

Experience working with individuals with individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities of all age demographics.

Experience with positive behavior supports (PBS).

Experience and skill presenting on relevant clinical topics.

Experience in supervisory and leadership roles.

Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in written and verbal form.

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.

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