The Stateof Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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-sufficiency in those we serve.
Do
you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, we have an
excellent opportunity for you to join our team of individuals committed to the
goal of making a difference for individuals with mental health challenges!
The DMHAS, Connecticut
Valley Hospital (CVH), seeks qualified individuals for the position of Clinical
Social Worker within General Psychiatry Division, Merritt 4D. This
position is located in Young Adult Services (YAS), 1000 Silver Street in
Middletown. It is full-time, 37.50 hours
weekly. The work schedule is 1st shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The
position number is 24713.
YAS was developed to help young adults
transition successfully from the Dept. of Children & Families to the adult
mental health system and to achieve the necessary skills for adulthood. YAS is a co-ed unit, with 17 clients aged 18-25 years old, designed to
stabilize and treat a variety of mental health issues through innovative and
age-appropriate groups and activities.
Our mission is to improve the lives of young people by
providing the highest quality services possible. We do this by forming a
partnership with the individual, their family, identified significant persons,
and with other community service providers. By doing so we create a
“community of care” that fosters mutual respect and individualized client
centered treatment.
Discover the opportunity to:
Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
Work with clients to stabilize, build coping skills and move into
the recovery zone;
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; and
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
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Selection Plan
This position
will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment,
SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who
meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be
considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the
submitted application.
The immediate
vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used
for future vacancies in this job class.
The minimum
experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job
opening, unless otherwise specified.
Due to the
volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of
receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through
your JobAps portal account.
This posting
may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be
sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will
include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses.
Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM
and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Please ensure
that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the
“Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once
you submit your application into the JobAps system. Individuals considered for
interview will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their
qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance
reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure,
etc. You do not have to attach these documents to your application.
Should you
have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson
at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or (860)
785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency behavioral health program, as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical social work services.
OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE, this class is accountable for serving as a case manager and advocate for clients that have received or need to receive behavioral health care services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
As a member of multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community based behavioral health services develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned clients and families which include consideration of developmental, social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental and medical issues; develops treatment plans including measurable treatment objectives; provides clinical treatment services in form of triage, crisis intervention, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening and planning; advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified needs; monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans, documents treatment in clinical records; completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies; consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients; provides forensic evaluations and court testimony as required; maintains social work treatment and standards as required; may participate in research projects; performs related duties as required.
OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE: Manages a caseload of consumer behavioral healthcare insurance complaints concerning coverage and/or payment; reviews and assesses medical records including psychological assessment and treatment plans, concerning but not limited to mental, emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans and eligibility for insurance benefit payment; participates in insurance appeal hearings and serves as clinical expert to defend and demonstrate that the diagnostic assessment and treatment plans are appropriate and required to address client behavioral healthcare needs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization; knowledge of family and interpersonal relationship dynamics; knowledge of values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional social work; knowledge of social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families; knowledge of mental illnesses and approaches to treatment; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs; ability to independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut.
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 certain designated positions.
Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.
Conclusion
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.
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