1 Department of Psychology Southern Connecticut State University POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT SITES FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS Not listed in any particular order or sequence - so search the entire document. Descriptions often come directly from the agencies’ own websites. Contact the agencies directly or search for employment / job opportunities on their websites. Some of these agencies will also hire on a part-time basis even prior to graduation &/or provide field practicum / internship / volunteer placement opportunities. Please Note: The SCSU Psychology Dept. is neither endorsing nor promoting any of these organizations. Updated: September 2015 Begin your job search at the SCSU Center for Career Services: resume & cover letter help, interview skills, online job postings & search engines, career counseling, employer contacts, in-person career & job fairs Wintergreen Building, Room 119 (203) 392-6536 www.southernct.edu/careerservices Fellowship, Inc. / Fellowship Place 441 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 401-4227 www.fellowshipplace.org therapeutic day program for individuals with severe mental illness Benhaven, Inc. 187 Half Mile Road North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 239-6425 www.benhaven.org educational and residential services for children and adults with such pervasive developmental disorders as autism Chapel Haven, Inc. 1040 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 397-1714 www.chapelhaven.org residential, recreational, vocational, and community support services for young adults and adults with developmental disabilities and pervasive developmental disorders Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. (IPP) 680 Main Street, P.O. Box 849 Watertown, CT 06795-0849 www.ippi.org residential and community support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Behavioral support services in public schools. Facilities throughout the state. 2 The Children’s Center of Hamden 1400 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06517 www.childrenscenterhamden.org serves children with serious emotional, behavioral, psychological, & social problems residential & day programs The APT Foundation (“Alcohol Prevention and Treatment”) 1 Long Wharf Drive, Suite 321 New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 781-4600 www.aptfoundation.org substance abuse treatment and services Bridge House 880 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 335-5339 www.bridgehousect.org psychosocial rehabilitation program for adults recovering from the prolong effects of psychiatric illness The Parents’ Foundation for Transitional Living, Inc. 100 Broadway New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 776-3236 www.parentsfoundation.com long-term and transitional housing and support services for adults with mental illness Continuum of Care, Inc. 399 Orange Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 562-2264 www.continuumct.com comprehensive community-based residential and support services for individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities Boys & Girls Village 528 Wheelers Farms Road Milford, CT 06460 (203) 877-0300 www.boysvill.org services for troubled youth and their families 3 River Street School – CREC (“Capital Region Education Counsel”) 601 River Street Windsor, CT 06095 (860) 298-9079 www.crec.org & www.crec.org/rss special education facility for students with various disabilities Connecticut Center for Child Development (CCCD), Inc. 95 Wolf Harbor Road Milford, CT 06461 (203) 882-8810 www.cccdinc.org individualized, creative programming for children with Autism / Asperger’s Disorder Marrakech, Inc. 6 Lunar Drive Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 389-2970 www.marrakechinc.org residential, recreational, vocational, and community support services for young adults & adults with developmental disabilities & mental illness ALSO-Cornerstone, Inc. & The Connection, Inc. (“Alcohol Services Organization”) New Haven, CT Middletown, CT (203) 776-9900 www.al-corn.org (860) 343-5500 www.theconnectioninc.org info@theconnectioninc.org prevention, treatment, supportive housing, and recovery services for children, adults, and families affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse Easter Seals - Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 95 Hamilton Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 777-2000 rehabilitation, vocational, and support services for individuals with disabilities Oak Hill (CIB) (formerly: Conn. Institute for the Blind) 120 Holcomb Street Hartford, CT 06112 (860) 242-2274 www.ciboakhill.org residential and community support services to children and adults with a variety of developmental & other disabilities 4 Connecticut Renaissance 350 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 336-5225 www.CTRenaissance.com Since 1967, CT Renaissance has provided substance abuse and mental health treatment to men, women, and adolescents in sites throughout the state Central Conn. Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. (CCARC) 950 Slater Road New Britain, CT 06053 (860) 229-6665 www.ccarc.com residential and community support services for individuals with developmental disabilities SARAH, Inc. (“Shoreline Assoc. for the Retarded and Handicapped”) 246 Goose Lane, Suite 101 Guilford, CT 06437 (203) 458-4040 www.sarah-inc.org residential, vocational, and community support services for individuals with developmental disabilities Greater Hartford Association for Retarded Citizens (HARC) 900 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 www.harc-ct.org residential and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities Residential Management Services, Inc. (RMS) P.O. Box 7333 Kensington, CT 06037 (860) 828-8635 residential and community support services for adults with developmental disabilities Birmingham Group Health Services: 435 E. Main Street Ansonia, CT 06401 (203) 736-2601 www.bghealth.org the Valley’s primary provider of mental health services 5 Harbor Health Services: 14 Sycamore Way Branford, CT 06405 (203) 483-2630 www.harborhealthservices.org comprehensive community-based services for adults with serious behavioral health needs Casey Family Services: 127 Church Street New Haven, CT (203) 785-0289 www.caseyfamilyservices.org child welfare agency providing for the needs of vulnerable children and families Klingberg Family Centers, Inc. 370 Linwood Ave. New Britain, CT (860) 826-1739 www.klingberg.org provides services to families who have children with emotional, behavioral, &/or educational problems Lower Naugatuck Valley Parent Child Resource Center, Inc. (PCRC) 30 Elizabeth Street Derby, CT (203) 954-0543 www.lnvpcrc.org Assessment & treatment of children & families with behavioral, emotional, & learning problems Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater New Haven 1440 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 389-5599 www.jfsnh.org comprehensive non-sectarian services to all people in need TEAM, Inc. (“Training, Education, and Manpower, Inc.”) 30 Elizabeth Street Derby, CT 06418 (203) 736-5420 www.teaminc.org programs that seek to improve the lives of economically vulnerable families 6 West Haven Community House 227 Elm Street West Haven, CT (203) 934-5221 www.whcommunityhouse.org facilitate meaningful lives for the people of West Haven services to area residents, including adults with developmental disabilities Youth Continuum 746 Chapel Street New Haven, CT (203) 562-3396 www.youthcontinuum.org protects and promotes the well-being of at-risk youth Bridges – A Community Support System, Inc. (formerly: Milford Mental Health Clinic) 949 Bridgeport Avenue Milford, CT 06460 (203) 878-6365 www.bridgesmilford.org comprehensive mental health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, & families Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center Madison & Westbrook, CT (860) 399-8080 www.vistavocational.org community-based & residential educational program for young adults with neurological disabilities; vocational training, life skills instruction, counseling, & support services The Village for Families and Children, Inc. 331 Wethersfield Ave. Hartford, CT 06114 www.villageforchildren.org email: jobs@villageforchildren.org private social service agency providing a broad range of residential & outpatient treatment, prevention, and placement services to children and families Wheeler Clinic, Inc. 91 Northwest Dr. Plainville, CT 06062 (888) 793-3500 www.wheelerclinic.org behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, & families that include mental health, substance abuse, special education, & early childhood development. Various sites around Conn. 7 The Kennedy Center, Inc. Bridgeport / Trumbull (203) 365-8522 www.thekennedycenterinc.org email: hr@kennedyctr.org rehabilitation agency supporting children & adults with disabilities through vocational, residential, educational, therapeutic, social, & recreational programs Kuhn Employment Opportunities, Inc. Meriden, CT (203) 235-2583 www.kuhngroup.org email: info@kuhngroup.org helping individuals with disabilities participate in community employment through assessment, job development, and on-the-job training & supports Clifford Beers Clinic 93 Edwards Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 772-1270 www.cliffordbeers.org email: hrinfo@cliffordbeers.org founded in 1913, it’s the oldest outpatient mental health clinic in the United States and provides mental health services for children, adolescents, & families The Gesell Institute of Human Development 310 Prospect Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 777-3481 www.gesellinstitute.org founded more than 50 years ago to conduct research into the understanding of child growth & development in order to educate & support parents, teachers, & mental health professionals MARCH, Inc. (of Manchester) 222 McKee Street Manchester, CT (860) 646-4446 www.marchinc.org Residential supports to people with developmental disabilities Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis, Inc. (CCCC) (“the 4 Cs”) New Haven, CT (203) 624-2600 www.ccccnh.org email: info@ccccnh.org Works to prevent abuse, neglect, & victimization by providing home visits & outreach, parenting education, counseling, & advocacy. 8 Hill Health Center New Haven, CT www.hillhealthcenter.com Established in 1968 in a collaboration between the Hill community/neighborhood in New Haven and Yale Medical School, now serves 18 locations in the greater New Haven area. Comprehensive primary & behavioral health care to low income & underserved residents. Provides a full range of medical, dental, behavioral, mental health, & substance abuse services. See their website for employment & contact information. VARCA, Inc. & George Hegyi Industries 5 Coon Hollow Road Derby, CT 06418 (203) 735-8727 www.varcaind.com Provides work opportunities to individuals with special needs. Some residential & recreational programming & services. Community Mental Health Affiliates New Britain, CT www.cmhacc.org (860) 826-1358 Private non-profit provider of mental health & substance abuse services to children, adolescents, adults, & families. 20 locations throughout CT North American Family Institute (NAFI CT) Farmington, CT www.nafi.com (860) 284-1177 Private, non-profit national human service organization providing community-based care to children, youth, and families with emotional and behavioral problems Susan Wayne Ctr. of Excellence at River Run Academy – Justice Resource Institute 75 Church Street Thompson, CT 06277 (860) 928-5900 www.jri.org Residential treatment program & school for children with social/behavioral problems, many of whom have been the victims of abuse. Some are DCF & DDS clients. Integrated Wellness Group – New Connections 446A Blake Street, Suite 200 New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 387-9400 www.IntegratedWellnessGroup.org to empower children & families to live self-directed & productive lives & achieve their fullest potential as valued & contributing members of their communities through individual, family, & group therapy, evaluation, parenting classes, therapeutic mentoring, & early childhood mental health consultation The Southfield Center for Development 85 Old Kings Hwy. N. Darien, CT 06820 (203) 202-7654 www.southfieldcenter.com an interdisciplinary center designed to provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic, & treatment for people at different developmental stages 9 Wellpath Behavioral Health for Children & Families (formerly The Child Guidance Clinic of Greater Waterbury) www.wellpathct.org (203) 756-7287 (877) Wel-Path Private, non-profit regional center providing comprehensive & integrated mental health services to children, adolescents, parents, & families. Centered in Waterbury, serves more than 30 communities in northwest CT Community Health Resources (CHR) Non-profit, community-based behavioral health agency serving children, adults, & families with mental health & substance abuse issues. Various locations around central & northcentral Conn. www.chrhealth.org 995 Day Hill Rd. Windsor, CT 06095 860-731-5522 Center for Growth & Development, Inc. Comprehensive intervention programs for children with special needs (including Autism Spectrum Disorders) within a behavior-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) model. www.TheCenterABA.com Wilton, CT 06897 203-563-9360 Community Health Center, Inc. Provides state-wide comprehensive primary care services in medicine, dentistry, & behavioral health with a commitment to special populations all within an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model. www.chc1.com Middletown, CT 06457 860-347-6971 Applied Behavioral Strategies, Inc. Provides individualized assessment, consultation, therapy, training, and program analysis & development for children with autism and other severe psychological disorders all within an applied behavior analysis (ABA) model www.AppliedBehavioralStrategies.com New Haven 203-903-9363 Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Inc. (CGC) 196 Greyrock Place Stamford, CT (203) 324-6127 www.childguidancect.org Provides clinical services to children and families Offices in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, & New Canaan Center for Social Enrichment & Educational Development “The SEED Center” Stamford, CT (203) 674-8200 info@SeedAutismCenter.com www.SeedAutismCenter.com Provider of services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout their lifespan 10 State of Connecticut: www.ct.gov There are many relevant job opportunities working for the State for people with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology & related fields. These positions generally pay well, have great benefits, and offer opportunities for advancement. Search for employment or job opportunities within these departments/agencies: - Department of Developmental Services (DDS) (formerly: Department of Mental Retardation - DMR) - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) - Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) - Department of Social Services (DSS) - Judicial Department (courts, correction, probation, parole) Research Facilities: (search for employment or job opportunities) Your Statistics and Experimental Research Methods classes should prove quite relevant. In addition to these listings, some of the other organizations or agencies noted elsewhere in this document also conduct psychological / behavioral / developmental research. Yale University and Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT www.yale.edu Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT www.childstudycenter.yale.edu University of Conn. Health Center (UConn School of Medicine), Farmington, CT www.uchc.edu The John B. Pierce Foundation Laboratory (affiliated with Yale University) 290 Congress Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 (203) 562-9901 www.jbpierce.org research in health, physiology, & environment Haskins Laboratories 300 George Street New Haven, CT (affiliated with both Yale Univ. & UConn www.haskins.yale.edu basic research on language/communication, speech perception, and reading & reading disabilities 11 The Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders 60 Temple Street, Suite 8B New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 401-4300 www.indd.org independent, not-for-profit clinical research institute to develop treatments, diagnostic tools, & educational programs for such neurologic disorders as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, & Alzheimer’s Disorders New Haven Clinical Research Unit (CRU) 1 Howe Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 401-0100 www.newhavencru.com affiliated with Pfizer, this state-of-the-art research facility with 50 in-patient beds performs pharmaceutical research Psychiatric Hospitals (or hospitals with psychiatric units): Search for employment or job opportunities available for individuals with bachelor’s degrees. Yes, there are positions available for those with only a B.A. degree in Psychology & related fields. Yale - New Haven Hospital (YNHH), New Haven, CT www.ynhh.org - Yale Psychiatric Hospital (YPH) - Children’s Psychiatric Inpatient Service (CPIS) Hospital of Saint Raphael (HStR), New Haven, CT (Please Note: The HStR merged with YNHH – see above - in 2013 & services are now combined) www.srhs.org - Adult Psychiatric Unit - Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Services (CPES) Institute of Living (IOL) / Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT The 1st psychiatric hospital in CT & the 3rd oldest in the U.S. www.instituteofliving.org child, adolescent, adult, & geriatric services -- both inpatient & outpatient services Hall-Brooke Behavioral Health Services, Westport, CT www.hallbrooke.org in-patient, out-patient, & community residential services Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, CT www.silverhillhospital.org psychiatric, eating, & addictive/dual disorders 12 Conn. Mental Health Center (CMHC), New Haven, CT affiliated with both the State of Conn. (DMHAS) & Yale University Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT In-patient & day hospital, ages 5 – geriatric Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH), Middletown, CT full-service State of Conn. facility (see: State of Conn. – DMHAS) psychiatric, neuro-rehabilitation, geriatric, & forensic (criminal) services Saint Francis Care Behavioral Health Services, Hartford, CT www.stfranciscare.com full-service psychiatric & substance abuse services, ages 5 – adult The Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT 203-735-7421 800-354-3094 In-patient & outpatient psychiatric services www.griffinhealth.org Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT www.gaylord.org servicing medically complex patients including: traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurological rehabilitation, & sleep medicine The Hospitals of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT - Bradley Memorial Hospital, Southington, CT www.thocc.org Riverview Hospital, Hartford, CT psychiatric hospital for children & adolescents operated by Conn. Dept. of Children & Families (DCF) (See: State of Conn. website for DCF) U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospitals (see U.S. Gov’t. listing below) United States Federal Government: www.usajobs.opm.gov the official job site of the U.S. Federal Government U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) VA Conn. Healthcare System with hospitals in West Haven, CT & Newington, CT Mental health services and research into prevention & treatment www.usajobs.opm.gov and www.vacareers.va.gov 13 City of New Haven: Search the city’s website for possible social service employment opportunities for those with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in various city agencies/departments. www.cityofnewhaven.com (www.nhps.net or www.generalasp.com/nhps/onlineapp for jobs in the New Haven Public Schools) Job Search Websites for Certified Teachers (Regular & Special Ed.): www.cea.org Connecticut Education Association (CEA) click on “Jobs” then click on “Job Vacancy List (by district)” listing of teaching jobs alphabetical by school district updated monthly www.ctreap.net click on “Teaching Positions” under “Search for Jobs” www.nhps.net or www.generalasp.com/nhps/onlineapp for jobs in the New Haven Public Schools See also listing of “RESC” schools on page 16 of this document. For Psychology majors without teaching certification but still interested in working with children in a school setting, all public school systems hire special education aides, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, or educational support personnel (ESPs) to work with their special education students. These jobs are typically fulltime, often with reasonable pay and benefits. Your degree in Psychology is certainly relevant and ought to make you attractive. Maybe check with the school system you attended as a student. See also the listing of private special education schools below. Private Special Ed. (SPED) Schools (may not require teacher certification): Teacher & other types of positions (for ex., educational/therapeutic/behavioral/support services, especially paraprofessional & teachers’ assistant / aide positions) may be available - so be creative & flexible with job titles & positions. There are many opportunities to work with children with a variety of special needs in these schools. Your Psychology background should prove both relevant and attractive. Obviously, if you’re a certified teacher, especially special ed., these schools are quite relevant although employment with these schools will probably not pay into the State Teachers Retirement Plan. Please see next page for listing 14 Benhaven, Inc. (See complete listing elsewhere in this document) Connecticut Center for Child Development (CCCD) (See complete listing elsewhere in this document) The Foundation School www.FoundationSchool.org 719 Derby-Milford Road Orange, CT 06477 (203) 795-6075 early childhood / elementary (Orange campus) through high school (Milford campus) Cedarhurst School www.cedarhurst.yale.edu 871 Prospect Street Hamden, CT 06517 (203) 764-9314 Private therapeutic junior & senior high (grades 6-12) school operated by Yale University for students identified as emotionally disturbed Elizabeth Ives School 70 State Street North Haven, CT (203) 234-8770 Grove School Madison, CT (203) 245-2778 www.groveschool.org a college preparatory therapeutic boarding school Institute for Educational Planning (IEP) 243 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460 (203) 876-5917www.iepinc.org comprehensive diagnostic & assessment services for children with learning/developmental differences such as autism, ADHD, MR, LD, etc. Eagle Hill Southport 214 Main Street Southport, CT 06890 (203) 254-2044 www.eaglehillsouthport.org “where youngsters aged 6-16 with learning problems discover success” The Glenholme School / Devereux Foundation Washington, CT (860) 868-7377 www.theglenholmeschool.org therapeutic boarding school for children 10-18 with special needs 15 Center of Progressive Education (COPE) Bridgeport, CT (203) 337-9943 ages 14-21 emotional disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT (860) 570-2335 www.asd-1817.org ages 3-21 deaf & hard of hearing, special needs, social & behavioral disorders The Children’s Home of Cromwell Learning Center Cromwell, CT (860) 635-6010 www.childhome.org ages 8-18 socially emotionally disturbed, oppositional defiant, conduct disordered, learning disabilities, ADHD Connecticut Junior Republic Litchfield, CT (860) 567-9423 www.ctjuniorrepublic.org males ages 13-16: juvenile court referred: conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, substance abuse Franklin Academy East Haddam, CT (860) 873-2700 www.fa-ct.org ages 13-19 PDD/nonverbal learning differences/Asperger’s Disorder The Learning Clinic Brooklyn, CT (860) 774-5619 www.thelearningclinic.org ages 6-21 ADHD, depression, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder, Tourette’s, autistic spectrum disorder, Asperger’s, PDD, learning disabilities Mount Saint John Deep River, CT (860) 343-1300 www.mtstjohn.org males ages 12-17 adjudicated delinquents, ADHA, learning disabled, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, dysthymia Raymond Hill School New Britain, CT (860) 832-5504 ages 5-18 Affiliated with Klingberg Family Centers, Inc. www.klingberg.org (see: elsewhere in this document) ADHD, PDD, Asperger’s, learning disabled, oppositional defiant, bipolar, PTSD, Reactive attachment disorder, depression, school refusal 16 Stonington Institute North Stonington, CT (800) 832-1022 www.stoningtoninstitute.com dually diagnosed adolescents (ages 12-18) with psychiatric & substance abuse issues also adult program for substance abuse Wellspring Foundation / Arch Bridge Schoo A multi-service mental health agency serving children, adolescents, & adults with a wide range of psychiatric/psychological disorders in both residential & out-patient programs. Bethlehem, CT (800) 832-1022 (203) 266-8000 www.wellspring.org The Forman School Litchfield, CT (860) 567-8712 www.formanschoo.org Co-ed college preparatory boarding school for students with learning differences Regional Public / State-Sponsored Special Education Facilities: These are “Regional Educational Service Centers” (RESC): Cooperative, publicly-funded agencies furnishing programs & services to public school districts. Contact each one separately or visit www.CTRESCalliance.org . Paraprofessional or teaching assistant / teacher aide positions typically don’t require teacher certification. Look for employment or job opportunities for people with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology. For those of you with certification in Special Education, these are particularly good places to work (& pay into the same Teachers Retirement Board – teachers pension plan – as do public school systems). Connecticut is divided into these six geographical RESC regions (see below): Northwest Region: Education Connection www.educationconnection.org Northcentral Region: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Hartford County Region www.crec.org CREC’s River Street School www.crec.org/rss Northeast Region: EastConn www.eastconn.org Southwest Region: Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Fairfield County Region www.ces.k12.ct.us Southcentral Region: Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) New Haven County Region www.aces.k12.ct.us Southeast Region: Learn www.learn.k12.ct.us 17 Generic Job Search Websites: www.monster.com www.ctjobs.com www.ctnow.com www.fairfieldcountyjobs.com www.facebook.com/socialjobs www.newhavencountyjobs.com www.collegegrad.com www.cumulusjobs.com www.careerbuilder.com www.usajobs.gov (Federal Gov’t.) There are also many other worthwhile websites so be creative in your search. Good luck! 18