Psychologist (Clinical)
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Psychologist (Clinical) to join their team! This position will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide treatment and assessment to forensic psychiatric patients with serious and persistent mental illness, severe personality disorders, developmental disorders, involvement with the legal system, and/or aggressive behavior.
Testimony in front of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and criminal/civil courts will be required. While primarily serving as the Unit Psychologist on Unit 4, provision of care throughout all services in the hospital is expected. Additionally, psychology department members are strongly encouraged to participate as active members of one or more hospital-wide committees or specialized assessment/treatment services.
Please note: this position is Hazardous Duty.
HIGHLIGHTS
- FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
- LOCATION: Middletown, CT
- UNIT: Whiting Unit 4
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 24895
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- Function as a key member of the treatment team planning and monitoring treatment plans and progress
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy
- Provide or coordinate specialized psychological assessment as needed
- Develop and implement behavioral interventions and other specialized psychological treatment
- Provide education to staff members regarding psychological conceptualization and intervention
- Collaborate with psychologists and staff members hospital-wide to promote professional growth and continuity of care
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.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment, or transfer from the Department of Correction. Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.
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.