Clinical Psychologist
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Psychologist (Clinical) to join our Young Adult Services (YAS) Team! In this role, you will provide diagnostic assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, conduct risk assessments, and offer therapeutic interventions that support young adults with complex clinical needs.
HIGHLIGHTS
- DIVISION: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
- LOCATION: 78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT
- UNIT: Young Adult Services (YAS) Team
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 101067
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Comprehensive benefits - visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and career growth
- A supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion and work/life balance
AS PART OF OUR TEAM, YOU WILL
- Provide recovery‑oriented, age‑appropriate clinical services in a community-based setting
- Offer assessment, consultation, and therapy for young adults with clinically complex and high‑risk behaviors
- Develop behavioral support plans and individualized treatment plans, and train staff on implementation
- Administer and interpret psychological assessments, including objective and projective tests
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed
- Utilize evidence‑based and DMHAS‑supported treatment models such as DBT, IDDT, ARC, trauma treatment, and person‑centered planning
- Participate in case conferences, critical incident reviews, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision
ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
WCMHN oversees mental health and addiction services throughout Region 5, ensuring accessible and coordinated care across its Local Mental Health Authorities in Danbury, Waterbury, and Torrington. More than 200 staff provide services to approximately 7,000 individuals each year across a broad continuum, including residential, crisis, outpatient, case management, ACTT, jail diversion, peer support, and Young Adult Services.
PLEASE NOTE
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
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).