STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Forensic Treatment Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #250114-6617HN-001

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Introduction


Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference?  Are you looking to take the next step in your career?  If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Forensic Treatment Specialist to join our team. 

Position Highlights: 
  • FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
  • LOCATION: Middletown, CT
  • WORK SCHEDULE: This recruitment is for all work schedules, on first, second and third shifts.
  • WORK HOURS: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
  • POSITION NUMBER: 112433, 114874
  • Please note: These are Hazardous Duty positions.

Note: Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Forensic Treatment Specialist should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process. Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.

What We Can Offer You:
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees. 

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        Discover The Opportunity To:

        • Engage in a rewarding career;
        • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
        • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

        The Role:


        Job duties include, but are not limited to:

        • Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients;
        • Actively participates in team patient care conferences;
        • Performs patient care duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing patients;
        • Takes vital signs;
        • Observes, reports and records patient behaviors and appearance.

              About Us:
              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. 

              Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment or transfer from the Department of Correction. Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.
                

              Please note:

              A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

              All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace. 

              We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make a difference!

              Selection Plan

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              To Apply:

              • Important Information: Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Forensic Treatment Specialist should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.
              • Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.
              • Salary Information – New State employees start at minimum:
              • Part-Time Roles: $31.87-$42.47 Hourly, 
              • Full-Time (35 Hrs/Week)Roles: $58,219-$77,590 Yearly
              • 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 candidate’s 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.
              • The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
              Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
              • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, 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.
              • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
              • 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 one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
              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. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.

              PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

              In the Department of Mental Health at Whiting Forensic Hospital under established security conditions, this class is accountable for developing and maintaining an effective therapeutic environment for patients.

              EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

              • Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients;
              • Actively participates in team patient care conferences;
              • Performs patient care duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing patients;
              • Takes vital signs;
              • Observes, reports and records patient behaviors and appearance;
              • Effectively implements security regulations;
              • Prevents unauthorized movement of patients, visitors and personnel;
              • Performs housekeeping tasks, escorts patients and secures supplies and materials;
              • Assists in transfer of patients from and to security treatment facility;
              • Monitors and participates in patient management on units;
              • After proper training, may prepare and administer medication other than controlled substances and perform first aid procedures;
              • May informally counsel patients as need arises;
              • May participate in group counseling sessions;
              • May participate in patient activities;
              • Performs related duties as required.

              KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

              • Knowledge of
                • psychiatric procedures and principles involved in care and treatment of the mentally ill;
                • modern medical, therapeutic and psychiatric routines, methods and procedures;
                • safe patient custody in a security treatment area;
                • human behavior, behavioral manifestations of mental illness and principles involved in care and treatment of the mentally ill;
              • Considerable interpersonal skills;
              • Ability to perform basic first aid procedures.

              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

              Two (2) years of experience in the care of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed.

              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

              Satisfactory completion of a Medication Course may be required.

              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

              • Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
              • Sixty (60) or more credit hours of college education may be substituted for one (1) year of the General experience.

              PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

              • Experience working with clients that have behavioral health issues. 
              • Experience working in a congregate care or hospital setting. 
              • Experience working with clientele that had to be placed in restraints or seclusion.
              • Experience working in a secured locked treatment unit.

              SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

              Incumbents may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.

              CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

              In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment. Candidates who do not have good character are not eligible for permanent employment.

              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.

              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.




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