Psychologist Clinical at State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Are you ready to take the next step in your Psychology career, while continuing to make a difference in the lives of others?

If you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with one (1) year of post‑doctoral experience and enjoy serving children, teens and families, we invite you to learn more about this recruitment and apply today!

• Location: On‑site position within the Passaic Hospital Unit of Solnit South
• Shift: Full‑time | first shift | 40 hours per week
• Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with one late night 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (specific day of the week to be determined, in collaboration with the hired clinician.)
• Note: PCN #44832

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance

As a Psychologist with DCF, you will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions, including scheduling, staffing, clinical supervision, clinical team leadership, and a range of clinical functions including:

• Psychological testing
• Group therapy
• Individual & group psychotherapy
• Behavior management
• Providing clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases

The ideal candidate will be able to manage an individual case load of 3-4 youth conducting both individual and family therapy in addition to conducting psychological assessments and associated report writing in a 40‑hour work week.

In this role, you will work within a dynamic, fast‑paced multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service oriented care. Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative care planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available.

The center provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with severe mental illness and related behavior and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The south campus consists of four co‑ed hospital units and three female adolescent psychiatric residential treatment facility cottages (PRTF). The Solnit Center facilities support our dedication to helping youth improve their individual and social competencies.

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