Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•East Lyme, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill multiple positions for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our behavioral health clinical leadership team as a Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical). This recruitment will be used to fill three (3) active first-shift vacancies, one in East Lyme, one in Enfield, and one in Suffield, CT. We anticipate additional future vacancies at our other facilities throughout the next year and encourage those who are experienced and interested in making a positive impact amongst our incarcerated population to apply! Supervising psychologists work within a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service-oriented care to our incarcerated populations. Supervising Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical, administrative and supervisory functions to persons in custody. In this role, you will work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions. The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology
Two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist
Possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut
Possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs

Nice To Haves

Experience with forensic or justice involved clients
Experience supervising Psychologists and/or Licensed Mental Health professionals
Experience working within a bargaining unit workplace
Fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of the American Sign Language
Willing to travel

Responsibilities

Manage staff scheduling and coverage
Provide clinical supervision and lead multidisciplinary clinical teams
Conduct psychological testing, deliver individual psychotherapy and implement behavior management strategies
Provide clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases
Engage in collaborative care planning with external support services
Engage in research driven programming
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