Top 2 Forensic psychology Jobs in Middletown Ct

Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —Middletown, CT
- $122,381 - $162,205 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Doctoral degree
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
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Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)
State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services —New Haven, CT
- $90,629 - $122,474 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
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Psychologist (Clinical) (40 Hour) (Office/On-site)

State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services -
Middletown, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$122,381 - $162,205 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Doctoral degree in psychology
Licensed Psychologist Credentials

Full Job Description

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Clinical Psychologist (PCN 25057). This position will provide clinical services throughout the hospital, with primary duties on the Dutcher 1 South Unit. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: 70 O'Brien Dr, Middletown, CT

Dutcher 1 South is an all-male unit focused on community re-entry for patients currently in treatment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

This is a hazardous duty position.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Provide treatment and psychological assessment for forensic psychiatric patients with serious mental illness, severe personality disorders, developmental disorders, legal involvement, and/or aggressive behavior.
Serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team by planning, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
Deliver individual and group psychotherapy.
Conduct and/or coordinate specialized psychological assessments as needed.
Develop and implement behavioral interventions and other specialized psychological treatments.
Educate staff on psychological conceptualization, interventions, and best practices.
Collaborate with psychologists and staff across the hospital to support professional development and continuity of care.
Provide testimony before the Psychiatric Security Review Board and in criminal or civil court proceedings.
Participate actively in hospital‑wide committees or specialized assessment/treatment services.
Contribute to risk assessment processes to support safe and appropriate discharge planning and community reintegration.
Help ensure consistent, safe, and cost‑effective clinical coverage for the hospital’s forensic patient population.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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 (WFH) provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient. Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!

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.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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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 by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, 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 [email protected].
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:

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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.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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 Joseph K. Fried at [email protected].

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.

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