Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical) (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site #260629-6630XC-001

About the role

This position will oversee the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) inpatient unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. The incumbent will provide specialized psychological treatment, programming, and behavioral interventions for patients on the ABI/TBI inpatient unit (W2S).

Responsibilities

• Providing specialized psychological treatment, programming, and behavioral interventions for patients on the Acquired Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury (ABI/TBI) inpatient unit (W2S).
• Developing and implementing evidence-based, ABI/TBI-specific therapeutic interventions such as cognitive remediation strategies to support patient stabilization and recovery.
• Creating and overseeing individualized behavioral intervention plans designed to reduce aggressive incidents and improve functional outcomes.
• Delivering consultative psychological services across the 361-bed Connecticut Valley Hospital campus as needed.
• Designing psychology-led programming that supports faster stabilization, reduced hospital length of stay, and improved access to care for patients awaiting services.
• Implementing specialized behavioral interventions that help minimize reliance on constant observation, thereby reducing paraprofessional overtime needs.
• Providing training, coaching, and clinical support to staff to increase competency in working with ABI/TBI populations and to reduce burnout and turnover.
• Facilitating patient transitions by applying knowledge of the ABI/TBI waiver process and supporting discharge planning to step-down or community-based settings.
• Contributing clinical expertise to interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and consistent care for patients with complex neurological and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist.
• Experience working with the mentally ill.
• Experience working with patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
• Previous supervisory experience.
• License to practice psychology in Connecticut.
• Eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of abnormal and clinical psychology and other psychological disciplines.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Considerable ability to make diagnoses, develop treatment plans and conduct psychotherapy.
• Teaching ability.
• Supervisory ability.

Skills

• Ability to administer and interpret a wide variety of psychological tests.
• Ability to evaluate individuals’ level of function and supervise staff in developing individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to provide consultation on complex cases.
• Ability to address professional and lay groups.
• Ability to design, implement, and direct psychological research programs.

Benefits

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

Pay

• $116,179* - $157,036/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)

Schedule

• Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Location

• Location: 1000 Silver St, Middletown, CT

Additional Information

• 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.
• The Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the State’s public hospital, we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).
• The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.