STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour)

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Recruitment #240506-0966FP-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 a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Clinical Social Worker.

Position Highlights: 
  • FACILITY: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
  • UNIT: Dutcher 1 South 
  • LOCATION: Middletown, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 75656
  • Please note: This is a Hazardous Duty position.
What We Can Offer You:
  • The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
  • Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees
        Discover The Opportunity To:
        • Engage in a rewarding career;
        • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
        • Thrive in an exciting environment;
        • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

        The Role:   

        Job duties include, but are not limited to:

        • Independently provides highly skilled direct clinical social work treatment and/or substance abuse services to clients with complex psychological and social problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;
        • Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, taking into consideration cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental and legal issues;
        • Develops comprehensive service plans including measurable treatment objectives; 
        • Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system;
        • Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers. 

          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 specialized in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.  The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds.  Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.


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          Selection Plan

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          To Apply:
          • 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.
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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.
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          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

          • Independently provides highly skilled direct clinical social work treatment and/or substance abuse services to clients with complex psychological and social problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;
          • Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, taking into consideration cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental and legal issues;
          • Develops comprehensive service plans including measurable treatment objectives; initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system 
          • Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers;
          • Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel and clinical issues in program and/or agency;
          • Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;
          • Prepares administrative reports and suggests operational policies and procedures;
          • Oversees development and/or implementation of individual client treatment and/or service plans;
          • May be assigned administrative oversight of research projects;
          • May provide clinical and/or administrative leadership to program components such as crisis intervention teams, inpatient treatment teams, case management teams, psychoeducational program services, psychosocial rehabilitation and forensic services;
          • May provide forensic evaluations and expert testimony to courts; 
          • May represent program or agency during licensing and certification inspections conducted by regulatory bodies;
          • May represent program or agency in liaison relationships with other community agencies and resources;
          • May provide in-service educational presentations concerning available health, mental health and human services resources and means to access them; 
          • May chair facility or community based committees that develop policies and plans to serve psychiatrically disabled individuals; 
          • May present information on mental illness and mental health services to community groups; 
          • Performs related duties as required.
          • More information can be found here.

          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.

          PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

          • Experience as a LCSW working in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
          • Experience as a LCSW working with a forensic population.
          • Experience discharge planning to mental health residential settings.
          • Experience testifying in court.

          SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

          1. 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.
          2. 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).
          3. 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.
          4. Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.
          5. 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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