Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250224-6630FP-001

Location East Hartford, CT

Date Opened 2/25/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $117,950 - $159,432/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 3/6/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services (DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en_US) ) - North Region (https://portal.ct.gov/dds/searchable-archive/northregion/north-region/welcome-to-the-north-region?language=en_US) - is currently recruiting for a Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6630FP&R1=&R3=) to work in the Public Division, Behavioral located in East Hartford, CT.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• First (1st) shift

• Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Regular Days off: Saturday, Sunday)

• Work flexibility is required in order to meet the needs of the agency

• Hybrid work schedule may be considered upon the success completion of the Working Test Period, based on operational need.

About Us:

DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds?language=en_US) partners 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.

What’s In It For You:

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• 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. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

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

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

Discover the opportunity to:

• Engage in a rewarding career

• Assist our employees so they can achieve success

• Make a difference in the public sector

• Work together in a collaborative team environment

  Selection Plan

  FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

  Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) 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.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• 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:

• 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).

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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.

• 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 www.ct.gov/ethics.

  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 INSERT TS STAFF at Christopher.Lavallee (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.) @ct.gov.

  Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

  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)

  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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