Are you looking to help your state in a time
of need?
Does a career in state service as a Mental
Health Assistant 1 excite you?!
If so, come Make an ImpaCT by serving your
state!
Read below and apply today!
WHO WE ARE: The State of 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.
THE ROLE: We are currently accepting applications for
the position of Mental Health Assistant 1. We are seeking dedicated and
compassionate individuals to join our direct-care team across the state to
improve the well-being for our clients/patients. These positions will be filled
in all locations, full-time, part-time, second and third shifts, and weekend
only part-time vacancies throughout the state. Some positions may
also be hazardous duty.
NOTE: Current DMHAS permanent employees should not apply. Permanent
DMHAS employee transfers will be handled through the DMHAS Lateral Transfer
Agreement/5 Families Stipulated Agreement. Positions through this posting
are permanent positions with temporary assignments. Permanent assignments
will be completed at a later date after the agency transfer list has been
cleared. Please note this could mean the permanent assignment may result in
working a different shift and/or schedule or location.
These positions are in the following facilities
and can be assigned any unit/location and work schedule/shift:
We strive to empower our staff to actively help
our state's citizens and our neighbors who need it the most! We care
deeply about fulfilling our mission to partner with the individuals we support
and their families.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: Work among
professionals whose treatment goals developed for clients/patients are aimed to
help individuals be stabilized, rehabilitated, and return to community-based
living; utilize your expertise in assisting clients/patients in developing a
stress-free attitude; stay up to date with changes that affect today’s society
by participating in on-going education and training activities; and apply your
skills and experience to enhance self-worth of our clients/patients.
*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.
We welcome you to be a part of a comprehensive team of caring
professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You
will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as
well as Make an ImpaCT as a Mental Health Assistant 1 for the State of
Connecticut! We encourage you to apply today!
FOR AN INSIDE LOOK: Check out the video below
to see what it is like to Make an ImpaCT as a State of Connecticut employee:
Selection Plan
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
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.
Annual salary range based
on weekly hours of position:
Part-time hourly - $25.04
35 hours weekly - $45,748
37.5 hours weekly - $49,018
40 hours weekly - $52,285
NOTE: New hires shall be paid
at the rate listed above. Upon successful completion of the working test
period, effective the payroll period following, the Employee shall be
compensated at Step 1 of the Mental Health Assistant 1. Employees who have
previously completed a working test period in an 1199-covered direct-care
position shall not be subject to this reduced training rate upon transfer or
promotion.
TO APPLY:
Ensure
that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. We
are no longer accepting resumes in accordance with PA 21-69. You will not
be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the
JobAps system.
Please
select all location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es) (Full-time,
Part-time, etc.) in which you are willing to work on your application.
Failure to indicate the location(s), shift(s), and employment status(es)
may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific
location, shift, and/or employment status.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:
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.
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.
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. Interviews will be limited to
candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the
requirements of the position.
Facilities may choose to review applications generated
from this posting to fill Mental Health Assistant 1 positions at
various locations, shifts, etc. throughout the state. If so, these
positions will NOT be posted separately on JobAps. When a new,
similar Mental Health Assistant 1 (Multi-Facility) posting is
announced (with a recruitment number ending in RP), you must re-apply for
consideration.
Note: A facility may have a need to post a job opening for a
more ‘specific’ Mental Health Assistant 1 position geared
towards that facility's specific position(s). Those types of Mental
Health Assistant 1 job openings on JobAps will NOT use
applications from this recruitment pool. You must apply to those postings
in order to be considered for appointment to those specific position(s).
We encourage you to apply to each Mental Health Assistant
1 posting you are interested in. Please sign up for Interest Cards to
be notified when Mental Health Assistant 1 recruitments are posted.
CONNECT WITH US:
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.
Should
you have any 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 Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for assisting in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions designed to support clients short and/or long term needs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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 OUTPATIENT 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of acceptable standards of nursing care; knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and/or case management principles and procedures; knowledge of community support systems and resources; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable communication skills; considerable counseling skills; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year's experience at the level of Mental Health Trainee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. An Associate's degree in mental health technology may be substituted for the General Experience. 2. Two (2) years of college training in a behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience. 3. One (1) year of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist providing peer support to agency clients may be substituted for the General Experience. 4. Completion of a mental health trainee certificate program may be substituted for six (6) months of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
working with clients/patients with behavioral health issues or substance use
issues.
Experience
working with a population with neurocognitive disorders in a behavioral health
setting.
Experience
working with clients/patients that are diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Experience
using interpersonal skills to calm and deescalate clients/patients.
Experience
working in roles that require mandatory overtime.
Experience
working as a team member and independently.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language. 2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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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