Supervising Psychologist Clinical | FP

Position: Supervising Psychologist 2 Clinical | 40 Hours #260210-6578FP-001

Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our behavioral health clinical leadership team as a Supervising Psychologist 2 (Clinical).
We encourage those who are experienced and interested in making a positive impact amongst our incarcerated youth population to apply!
Benefits And Balance At The State Of Connecticut
As an employee, we can offer you:

• Industry leading health benefits , including medical and dental coverage;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!
As a DOC Employee, You May Also Benefit From

• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SHIFT : first shift, full-time, 40 hours per week.
• SCHEDULE : 7 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• LOCATION:
  
  Manson Youth Institution (Cheshire, CT)
• NOTE :
  This is a Hazardous Duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 3.5-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. See Selection Plan for more information.

YOUR ROLE
In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

• Regional behavioral health oversight for Manson Youth Institution, Cheshire Correctional Institution and New Haven Correctional Center;
• Clinical oversight of the behavioral health teams at MYI, CCI, NHCC including supervision of Supervising Psychologists, clinical social workers and professional counselors;
• Point of contact regarding behavioral health care matters involving DOJ, Administrative oversight, hiring, scheduling etc. for the MYI team;
• Member of the statewide behavioral health care system supervisory group of regional supervising psychologists;
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes, consent decrees and settlement agreements regarding the provision of mental health services to the youth and young adult offender population.
• Direct supervision of the behavioral health team at the Manson Youth Institution;

More details can be found in the class specification .
OUR MISSION
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.
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Selection Plan
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Important Information For This Recruitment

• Please include any certification and/or licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested and commutable to.
• This is a hazardous duty
  * position.

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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 your qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references,…