Psychologist (Clinical) (34 Hour) (Office/On-site) - #250219-6629HJ-001

Introduction Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with one (1) year of post-doctoral experience? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – North Campus, is accepting applications for one (1) part-time Psychologist (Clinical) in East Windsor, CT. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct psychological assessments and associated report writing in a 34-hour work week. Position Highlights: PCN 105485 Part-time | 1st shift | 34 Hours per week Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm In your role as a Psychologist (Clinical), you will have the opportunity to: Participate in and coordinate clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel; Provide consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems; Engage in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services; Attend staff meetings; Coordinate psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services; Develop and implement new service programs; Conduct research and report findings in a manner suitable for professional publication; Consult with community agencies and organizations; Conduct training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents; May address lay and professional groups; Perform related duties as required. What we can offer you: Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. 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. About the Department of Children and Families: Caring, healing and teaching - partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities. We believe that: Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives. Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment. No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services work best when integrated with community care. About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center: The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center - North Campus serves as a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, providing treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 with complex psychiatric needs. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE A doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and one (1) year of post-doctoral experience as a psychologist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with adolescents in psychiatric settings. Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations. Experience with supervising graduate level psychology students. Experience conducting comprehensive Fire-setting, Problematic Sexual Behavior, and/or Violence risk psychological evaluations. Experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 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). Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. 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.

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