Recruitment #180516-5724FK-003
Location |
Torrington, CT
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Date Opened | 5/18/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $48,694* - $65,588/year (*See 'Introduction' below for starting salary information.) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 5/24/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Western CT Mental Health Center (WCMHN) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Mental Health Assistant 1 (Position # 99080) for the Torrington Young Adult Services Residential Unit, 249 Winsted Rd, Torrington, CT 06790; 3rd Shift, 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. full-time, 40 hours per week, every other weekend and holidays.
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Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply a copy of their valid motor vehicle license.
New hires to state service shall be paid an hourly rate of $22.25. Upon successful completion of the working test period, effective the payroll period following, the Employee shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $23.32.
Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Gabriella DiNuzzo, MHA-DMHAS-Recruitment@ct.gov or 860 262 6772.
Participates in assigned nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions to meet client short and long term needs; advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences; assists client in developing effective strategies for managing internal and external stress; routinely solicits personal goals and preferences; identifies and facilitates use of appropriate support networks; participates in education and training activities to further skill development; participates in admission and discharge planning activities; protects civil rights of client; maintains a safe and healthy environment; may manage client behaviors through verbal communication as needed; performs related duties as required.
COMMUNITY OR PUTPATIENT PROGRAMS: Functions as a member of a case management team or program; participates in assessment, crisis intervention and monitoring of clients in community at large (i.e. emergency rooms, jails, homeless shelters, outpatient programs, etc.); assists client in learning and practicing daily living skills, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills; provides individual, group and/or family supportive treatment under appropriate supervision.
INPATIENT WARD OR UNIT: Communicates and interacts with clients; participates in development of nursing care and treatment plans; encourages client to participate in therapeutic activities; observes and records client behavior and prepares pertinent reports; participates in on-going education and training programs; may participate in follow up of client in community based services; may supervise self-administration of oral medication.
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.