Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (37.5 Hour)

IntroductionConnecticut 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 (PCN 23953). This position will oversee the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) inpatient unit at our hospital in Middletown. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pmWork Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekLocation: 1000 Silver St, Middletown, CTThis 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).WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 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.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.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.Start with us! Stay with us!Grow with us!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 PlanFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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. 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. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.AFTER YOU APPLY:Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at .This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at View email address on click.appcast.io the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!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 DUTIESSupervises 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 ABILITYConsiderable 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 QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with the mentally ill.Experience working with patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).Previous supervisory experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents 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.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe 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. Location Middletown, CT Date Opened

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