Supervising Psychologist ; Clinical

Supervising Psychologist 1
Clinical | 40 Hours

Recruitment #FP-001

Location:

East Lyme, CT;
Montville, CT
Open: 2/18/2026 | Close: 3/18/2026
Salary: $117,950 – $159,432 per year (minimum for new state employees)

We are seeking a licensed clinical or counseling psychologist with a doctorate and at least two (2) years of post‑doctoral experience to serve as a Supervising Psychologist 1 within the Department of Correction’s behavioral health clinical leadership team. This role will fill two first‑shift vacancies—one in East Lyme and one in Montville—with potential future openings at additional facilities.

• 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
• Work‑life balance culture

• Shift: first shift, full‑time, 40 hours per week (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday)
• Locations:
  York Correctional Institution (East Lyme, CT) or Corrigan Correctional Center (Montville, CT)
• Hazardous Duty: 3.5‑week training at the Maloney Center, Cheshire, CT

Supervising psychologists work within a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychiatrists, APRNs, medical personnel, and custody staff to provide high‑quality, service‑oriented care to incarcerated populations.

• Administrative Management: manage staff scheduling and coverage
• Clinical Leadership: provide supervision and lead multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Clinical Healthcare: conduct psychological testing, deliver individual psychotherapy, and implement behavior management strategies
• Consultative Services: offer clinical consultation for complex cases and collaborate with external support services and research‑driven programming

• A doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology
• At least two (2) years of post‑doctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist
• License to practice psychology in Connecticut
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to diagnose, develop treatment plans, conduct psychotherapy, and manage research programs
• Experience in forensic or justice‑involved settings (preferred)
• Supervisory experience with psychologists or licensed mental health professionals (preferred)
• Experience in a bargaining‑unit workplace (preferred)

• Must possess and maintain eligibility for federal health care programs under 42 U.S.C. § 1320a‑7b(f)
• Fluency in a foreign language or proficiency in American Sign Language may be required
• Requirement to travel may apply

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Submit your application via the state’s official online employment center. Resumes are not accepted during the initial application; additional documentation may be requested later.

References:
Department of Correction job class statutes (Sec. 5‑196, Connecticut General Statutes) and other relevant statutory provisions apply.