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Work where*every moment*matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated, experienced and skilled clinicians, we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Geriatric Services. The Adult Inpatient Service provides an integrated approach to rapid stabilization in a safe and therapeutic environment. The aim is to tailor each person’s treatment plan to his or her individual needs as much as possible. This is based upon assessment of each patient's individual needs. Patients are encouraged to attend groups to find commonality in their issues, along with skills training, relapse prevention skills, and leisure skills training. Job Summary Psychologist will provide assessment and treatment services to an acute adult inpatient population that includes individual, family and group psychotherapies. In addition, the Psychologist is a core member of the Psychology Department’s training faculty and functions as the primary supervisor of the Psychology Department’s Psychology Intern and Postdoctoral Fellow who rotate through the inpatient service. Strong interests in training and education of both Psychology trainees and other disciplines are required. In addition to the Psychology-specific responsibilities, this role includes serving as the Unit Psychologist and will assume responsibilities of facilitating multidisciplinary discussions of and development of individualized treatment plans, the identification of evidence-based interventions and to assist nursing staff in the development of behavioral management strategies to aid in milieu management. In addition, the Psychologist will oversee the unit’s group psychotherapy program. * Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD.) or Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from an APA accredited institution. * Candidates must be licensed for independent practice or license-eligible in the state of CT, have training and experience in providing individual, group and family therapies to an acute inpatient population, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be self-directed and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Spanish language proficiency is valued. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is *your moment*. /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status./ **Job:** **Behavioral Health* **Organization:** **Institute of Living* **Title:** *Psychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Adult Inpatient* **Location:** *Connecticut-Hartford-HH Donnelly Bldg (10051)* **Requisition ID:** *25158572*