Psychologist (Clinical)

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, 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.
• 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 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 - 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 (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.

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 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.

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