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Company: State of Connecticut - Department of Correction Location: Montville or East Lyme, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/27/2026 Expire Date: 03/27/2026 Salary: 100+ Job Categories: Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician |
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Supervising Psychologist 1 at the State of Connecticut - accepting applications through 3/18/26 Location East Lyme, CT Montville, CT Date Opened 2/18/2026 09:00:00 AM Salary $117,950* - $159,432/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/18/2026 11:59:00 PM Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with two (2) years 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 fill multiple positions for a highly motivated and experienced Psychologist to join our behavioral health clinical leadership team as a Supervising Psychologist 1 (Clinical). This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) active first-shift vacancies, one in East Lyme and one in Montville, CT. We anticipate additional future vacancies at our other facilities throughout the next year and encourage those who are experienced and interested in making a positive impact amongst our incarcerated population to apply! BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT As an employee, we can offer you: Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year; Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees! Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more! As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from: A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SHIFT: first shift, full-time, 40 hours per week. SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday LOCATIONS: York Correctional Institution (East Lyme, CT) or Corrigan Correctional Center in (Montville, CT). NOTE: This is a Hazardous Duty position. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 3.5-week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT. See Selection Plan for more information. Future positions may be available to any one of our facilities based on the Department needs: Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution Enfield, CT YOUR ROLE Supervising psychologists 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 our incarcerated populations. Supervising Psychologists within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical, administrative and supervisory functions to persons in custody. In this role, you will work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide a mix of clinical, supervisory and administrative functions. These duties include: Administrative Management: manage staff scheduling and coverage; Clinical Leadership: provide clinical supervision and lead multidisciplinary clinical teams; Clinical Healthcare: conduct psychological testing, deliver individual psychotherapy and implement behavior management strategies. The Supervising Psychologist will also be responsible for 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. More details can be found in the class specification. OUR MISSION The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders. START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and two (2) years of postdoctoral experience as a licensed clinical psychologist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with forensic or justice involved clients. Experience supervising Psychologists and/or Licensed Mental Health professionals. Experience working within a bargaining unit workplace. 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 services shall be exempt from the above licensure requirements 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 the American Sign Language. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Contact Information
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