STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Supervising Addiction Counselor (40 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #250818-2352FX-001

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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for the position of Supervising Addiction Counselor to join their team! This position will provide leadership and clinical supervision within hospital/inpatient settings focused on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. 

HIGHLIGHTS
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
  • LOCATION: Middletown, CT 
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 114578

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Provide weekly individual and group supervision to Certified Addiction Counselor;
  • Mange CAC scheduled, group assignment and coverage , caseload assignments;
  • Provide day to day oversight of the work of counselors; 
  • Determine priorities and collaborates with the unit director in efficient and effective operation of the unit;
  • Ensure compliance with 1115 Demonstration Waiver standards as they apply to Certified Addiction Counselors;
  • Facilitate groups for patients with co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health disorders;
  • Evaluate training needs and collaborate with Unit Director and Education Department to address and meet training needs;
  • Participate in Treatment Plan Meetings;
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical team in developing treatment goals and objectives for each patient;
  • Participate in discharge planning and assists with securing safe and appropriate after care plans; and 
  • Facilitate audits of clinical documentation and addresses deficiencies to ensure compliance with regulatory documentation standards.
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. 

CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling. 

PLEASE NOTE

Selection Plan

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.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: 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. 
  • Note: 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.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov. 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for supervising the delivery of specialized counseling service to clients in a behavioral health treatment program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations of lower level counseling staff; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Conducts and/or oversees counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients; 
  • Coordinates counseling services; 
  • Assists in selection of counseling staff; 
  • May oversee case management activities; 
  • May assist in supervision of a rehabilitation facility; 
  • May coordinate program operations as necessary; 
  • May serve as liaison with service providers to assure comprehensive integrated care; 
  • May represent program at community events and seminars; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • physical, psychological, social, family and economic effects of substance abuse; 
    • counseling principles and techniques; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • community resources; 
    • confidentiality provisions; 
  • Knowledge of infectious diseases; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to prepare statistical reports; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and two (2) years experience at the level of Certified Addiction Counselor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) by the Connecticut Certification Board may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience supervising clinical staff in a behavioral health setting providing treatment to persons with co-occurring disorders
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary clinical team
  • Experience partnering effectively with external behavioral health treatment providers
  • Possess a Valid Driver's license 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class who are licensed must maintain licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
  • Incumbents in this class who are certified must maintain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and certification as a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) by the Connecticut Certification Board.
  • Individuals recovering from addiction to alcohol or drugs are required to have two (2) years of substance free time to be considered for a position in a substance abuse program.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess advanced training in the area of sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis and blood borne pathogens.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language or be fluent in American Sign Language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid driver's license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A medical and/or psychiatric examination may be required prior to appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to perform moderate amounts of lifting or restraining of patients and be exposed to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury from assaultive and/or abuse patients.

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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