Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a clinical Supervising Psychologist 1. This position will oversee the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) inpatient unit at our hospital in Middletown. This position will be supporting clients within the Woodward 2 South (W2S) unit. Woodward 2 South is a co-ed unit with 15 clients specializing in the assessment and treatment of clients with both mental illness and an acquired brain injury (ABI). 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 Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework, recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from one’s condition and then rebuilding one’s life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

Requirements

A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut.
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).

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the mentally ill.
Experience working with patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Previous supervisory experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Providing specialized psychological treatment, programming, and behavioral interventions for patients on the Acquired Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI) inpatient unit (W2S).
Developing and implementing evidence‑based, ABI/TBI‑specific therapeutic interventions such as cognitive‑remediation strategies to support patient stabilization and recovery.
Creating and overseeing individualized behavioral intervention plans designed to reduce aggressive incidents and improve functional outcomes.
Delivering consultative psychological services across the 361‑bed Connecticut Valley Hospital campus as needed.
Designing psychology‑led programming that supports faster stabilization, reduced hospital length of stay, and improved access to care for patients awaiting services.
Implementing specialized behavioral interventions that help minimize reliance on constant observation, thereby reducing paraprofessional overtime needs.
Providing training, coaching, and clinical support to staff to increase competency in working with ABI/TBI populations and to reduce burnout and turnover.
Facilitating patient transitions by applying knowledge of the ABI/TBI waiver process and supporting discharge planning to step‑down or community‑based settings.
Contributing clinical expertise to interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and consistent care for patients with complex neurological and behavioral needs.
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.