Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 250220-6629FL-004

Location Bridgeport, CT

Date Opened 2/25/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $116,483* - $154,388/year *New State Employees Start at Minimum

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 3/26/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• 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 (http://www.ct.gov/ctstatejobs) , Department of Correction (DOC (http://www.ct.gov/doc) ) is seeking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist (Clinical) at the Bridgeport Correctional Center (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/bridgeport-cc) , 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 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes:

• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) .

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave.

• Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

• We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Network within a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Engage in a rewarding career.

• Make a difference in the public sector.

• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

  As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from:

• A Hazardous Duty pension plan (https://www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/stateretire.htm) (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).

• State license reimbursement;

• Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

  Connecticut offers you and your family access. Access to the finest schools in the nation, beautiful weather year round and recreational activities to fit each season. Bridgeport is in the heart of Fairfield County, which is right across from the border from New York, and has been ranked one of the best counties in America by US News and Reports. However, a trip to the mountains and or the coast is just a brief trip away.

  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

• providing clinical consultative services within the facility for complex cases.

  Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative care planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available.

  Psychologists at the Department of Correction work within a dynamic, fast-paced, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service oriented care to the incarcerated population.

  More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6629FL&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) .

  MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY & OUR FACILITIES

  Our Mission

  The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

  Bridgeport CC

  Bridgeport Correctional Center (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/bridgeport-cc) provides substantial programming to all inmates incarcerated at this facility. This programming is designed to assist them in the acclimation of incarcerated life and their eventual return to society as productive citizens. To this end, the facility offers inmate programming in Addiction Services, Recreational Services, Educational Services, Volunteer Services, and Religious Services. As it is a part of our mission to provide a safe environment for inmates, it is of paramount importance that the time spent incarcerated is as productive and non-violent as possible.

  Start With Us. Stay With Us. Grow With Us.

  Selection Plan

  This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public.

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECRUITMENT

• Please include all licensing credentials within your application.

• During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

  FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

  Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

  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.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

  AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

  QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

  Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at samantha.rivera@ct.gov

  Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  In a state facility this class is accountable for performing the full range of psychotherapy or other professional psychological services including diagnostic testing, behavior modification, program development and evaluation, community outreach, education and training, rehabilitation and/or research.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in and coordinates clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel;

• Provides consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems;

• Engages in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services;

• Attends staff meetings;

• Coordinates psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services;

• Develops and implements new service programs;

• Conducts research and reports findings in a manner suitable for professional publication;

• Consults with community agencies and organizations;

• Conducts training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents;

• May address lay and professional groups;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• abnormal and clinical psychology;

• and skill in selection, administration, scoring and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, personality and diagnostic tests;

• psychological research methodology including experimental design, data analysis and application of findings;

• Knowledge of other psychological disciplines;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Considerable ability to

• make clinical diagnoses and prognoses and develop treatment plans;

• conduct psychotherapy;

• write case histories, discharge summaries and professional reports;

• Ability to coordinate clinical services with comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plans.

  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. Any person employed by the State of Connecticut prior to July 1, 1985 with a title in the Psychology series of the classified service shall be exempt from the above licensure requirement pursuant to Public Act 613, Section 119(c). For certain positions the appointing authority may require state licensure.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

• Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

  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; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.

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