Advanced Clinical Social Worker 40 Hour | Office|On-site #240129-0965FP-004 Apply
Introduction
Unlock the next chapter in your career as a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)!
Eager for a rewarding journey with ample growth opportunities?
Become a vital part of our team of passionate professionals - seize the opportunity and apply now!
The State of Connecticu t Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking experienced and qualified individuals for the position of Advanced Clinical Social Worker . We have a variety of full-time openings! See below for more on these exciting opportunities!
Position Highlights
27868 Bridgeport Clinical Services Bridgeport 1st 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
28259 & 92053 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 1st 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
128795 &128796 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 2nd 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
130514 & 130518 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 3rd 12:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
What We Can Offer You
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-s ufficiency in those we serve.
The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.
Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.
Selection Plan
For Assistance In Applying
Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
To Apply
In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for skilled clinical social work treatment and leadership services involving complex case assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Special Requirements
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Unlock the next chapter in your career as a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)!
Eager for a rewarding journey with ample growth opportunities?
Become a vital part of our team of passionate professionals - seize the opportunity and apply now!
The State of Connecticu t Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking experienced and qualified individuals for the position of Advanced Clinical Social Worker . We have a variety of full-time openings! See below for more on these exciting opportunities!
Position Highlights
- DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
- SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours
27868 Bridgeport Clinical Services Bridgeport 1st 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
28259 & 92053 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 1st 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
128795 &128796 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 2nd 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
130514 & 130518 F.S. DuBois Center Rotates weekly between Bridgeport and Stamford 3rd 12:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Every other weekend and holidays
What We Can Offer You
- The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
- NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nations best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetowns Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
- Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
- Professional growth and development opportunitie s
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
- Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
- Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
- Assist our clients so they can achieve success
- Make a difference in the public sector
- Work together in a collaborative team environment
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-s ufficiency in those we serve.
The Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.
Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.
Selection Plan
For Assistance In Applying
Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply!
To Apply
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidates obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
- For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov .
In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for skilled clinical social work treatment and leadership services involving complex case assignments.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Independently provides highly skilled direct clinical social work treatment and/or substance abuse services to clients with complex psychological and social problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;
- Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, taking into consideration cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental and legal issues;
- Develops comprehensive service plans including measurable treatment objectives;
- Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system;
- Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers;
- Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel and clinical issues in program and/or agency;
- Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;
- Prepares administrative reports and suggests operational policies and procedures;
- Oversees development and/or implementation of individual client treatment and/or service plans;
- May be assigned administrative oversight of research projects;
- May provide clinical and/or administrative leadership to program components such as crisis intervention teams, inpatient treatment teams, case management teams, psychoeducational program services, psychosocial rehabilitation and forensic services;
- May provide forensic evaluations and expert testimony to courts;
- May represent program or agency during licensing and certification inspections conducted by regulatory bodies;
- May represent program or agency in liaison relationships with other community agencies and resources;
- May provide in-service educational presentations concerning available health, mental health and human services resources and means to access them;
- May chair facility or community based committees that develop policies and plans to serve psychiatrically disabled individuals;
- May present information on mental illness and mental health services to community groups;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Considerable knowledge of
- and ability to instruct others about theories of human behavior, current diagnostic categories of mental illness, family dynamics, substance abuse and human sexuality;
- of social, cultural, economic, political, religious, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence behavior of clients, families, service programs and society at large;
- Knowledge of
- statutes, regulations and standards relating to mental health services;
- state law governing licensed clinical social worker practice standards;
- Considerable
- oral and written communication skills;
- administrative skills;
- Considerable ability to independently apply in practice current psychiatric treatment modalities including but not limited to behavioral, cognitive, object-relations, crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches;
- Ability to
- integrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment and/or service plans for difficult and/or complex case assignments;
- lead task groups including but not limited to treatment teams and agency committees.
One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Special Requirements
- Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (m) through (r) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
- 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 have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified Substance Abuse/HIV Supervisor.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
