Supervising Psychologist

Introduction

Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with two (2) years of post‑doctoral experience? If so, we invite you to learn about an exciting opportunity we have in state service! The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill multiple positions for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our behavioral health clinical leadership team as a Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical).

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) active first‑shift vacancies, one in East Lyme and one in Montville, CT. We anticipate additional future vacancies at our other facilities throughout the next year and encourage those who are experienced and interested in making a positive impact amongst our incarcerated population to apply.

• 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;
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance to all employees!

• Shift: first shift, full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule:
  
  7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Locations:
  York Correctional Institution (East Lyme, CT) or Corrigan Correctional Center (Montville, CT).
• 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.

Supervising psychologists work within a dynamic, fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, APRNs, medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high‑quality, service‑oriented care to our incarcerated populations.

Supervising Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical, administrative and supervisory functions to persons in custody. In this role, you will work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions. These duties include:

• Administrative Management: manage staff scheduling and coverage.
• Clinical Leadership: provide clinical supervision and lead multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Clinical Healthcare: conduct psychological testing, deliver individual psychotherapy and implement behavior management strategies.
• Provide clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases.
• Engage in collaborative care planning with external support services and research‑driven programming.

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.

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:

• Experience with forensic or justice‑involved clients.
• Experience supervising Psychologists and/or Licensed Mental Health professionals.
• Experience working within a bargaining‑unit workplace.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut.
• Must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. Code §1320a‑7b(f).
• May be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.
• May be required to travel.

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

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.