Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour) - #250220-6629FL-004

Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a state correctional facility, where you can leverage your doctorate in clinical psychology. As a Psychologist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality medical care to inmates, ensuring their wellness and safety. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a mix of clinical, supervisory, and administrative responsibilities. You will engage in psychological testing, individual and group therapy, and collaborate with a dedicated team to manage complex cases. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to a healthy work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a Platinum Healthcare Plan and student loan forgiveness. Your expertise can make a significant impact in this rewarding role!

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Plan

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology required.
• 1 year of post-doctoral experience as a psychologist needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical functions to persons in custody.
• Conduct psychological testing and individual/group therapy.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Psychological Testing

Individual Psychotherapy

Group Psychotherapy

Behavior Management

Clinical Supervision

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Introduction

Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with one (1) year 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 hire a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist (Clinical) at the Bridgeport Correctional Center, located in Bridgeport, CT. Provision of high quality medical care is essential to our mission of leading safe and secure facilities while ensuring the wellness of our inmate population, our staff and the general public. We invite you to read along to learn more and apply today!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week
SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
WORK LOCATION: Bridgeport Correctional Center (Bridgeport, CT)

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, comprehensive benefit offerings, sick, vacation, and personal leave, and student loan forgiveness. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

YOUR ROLE

Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical functions to persons in custody. The incumbent in this position 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, individual & group psychotherapy, behavior management, and providing clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases.

SELECTION PLAN

This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public. Please include all licensing credentials within your application. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and one (1) year of post-doctoral experience as a psychologist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates.

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.