What makes the CHC program unique?
CHC is one of the few APA accredited health center postdoctoral residency programs in the country. At CHC, residents have the opportunity to work with the full age range. They also have the opportunity to work with chronically underserved vulnerable populations including OUD/SUD, LGBTQ, and complex trauma.
CHC is a multi-site agency. Where is the training program located?
Community Health Center, Inc. delivers service in over 200 locations across Connecticut. Behavioral health services are provided in 12 licensed clinics, more than 40 school based health centers, and 8 programs in domestic violence and homeless shelters in central Connecticut. The headquarters is located at 675 Main Street in Middletown, with primary training locations in the Clinton, Danbury, Hartford, Middletown, Meriden, New Britain, New London, Norwalk, Stamford, and Waterbury sites, with some service delivery possible at other sites.
When does the training program begin?
September 8, 2020 and continues through August 27, 2021.
Is the postdoctoral program full-time?
The postdoctoral resident is required to work 40 hours per week. Residents receive paid time off and holidays.
How long does the program take to complete?
The program is one year. In this time residents will complete postdoctoral hours needed to meet the requirements to be eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut.
Is there a stipend?
A stipend of $50,000 is offered for the year. Residents are hired as one-year contracted employees of CHC with insurance benefits and paid time off.
Do participants receive benefits?
The residency is a 12 month, full-time salaried position. Residents enjoy the full and competitive benefit package of CHC employees, including the following:
- Top-notch group medical, dental and health insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with substantial discretionary employer match and contribution
- Paid time off program
- Stipend to attend a national conference during residency
- License reimbursement benefit
- Wellness programs
- Supplemental vision, disability, accident and life insurance
Are there any particular days or hours required?
Residents are expected to be at CHC five days per week, at least one evening per week until 6 p.m. at most clinics (please note that late hours differ by clinic, but are no later than 7 p.m.) and a minimum of one Saturday per month to meet the needs of our working clients. The seminar schedule will also dictate the resident’s schedules.
Is there some flexibility in the kinds of activities/opportunities that the postdoctoral resident will have?
All residents will be expected to focus on outpatient clinical treatment in the primary care clinic setting. Specialized settings, including shelter-based and school-based work, are available at most sites and may be required.
Is there a language requirement?
While Spanish language proficiency is preferred for all sites, it is essential for some. Residents will be expected to use the phone-based translation service to provide care to clients whose preferred language is not English. All treatment rooms are equipped with speaker phones.
Does CHC utilize an electronic health record system?
Yes. Residents will be trained in the use of eClinical Works, CHC’s integrated electronic health record, which allows access to clients’ medical, behavioral health and dental records.
Will I be eligible for state licensure after completing the residency program?
Upon completion of the program, residents will have the necessary supervised clinical experience to qualify to sit for the EPPP and CT state exam for psychology licensure.
Is this residency program eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs?
No. Psychologists must be licensed to qualify for the National Health Service Corps loan forgiveness programs. CHC is qualified as a site for this program for licensed psychologists.
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