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Introduction
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from behavioral health or substance use challenges? Have you gained expertise in engaging individuals with compassion and empathy? If so, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team Join the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () as a We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our direct-care team to improve the well-being for our clients/patients. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System () FACILITY: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center () LOCATION: Bridgeport, CT SCHEDULE: Full-time, Part-time SHIFT: First, Second, Third NOTE: This position can be assigned any unit and work schedule/shift WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT: Explore our comprehensive to see what we offer Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the . Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules. Enjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and development Embrace a tailored to all employees *Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals 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 Work together in a collaborative team environment PLEASE NOTE: Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Mental Health Assistant 1 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. 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. ABOUT THE DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS. Start With Us. Stay With Us. Grow With Us.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:Please or our Applicant Tips on How to Apply Salary Details: Salary based on weekly hours of position: Part-time hours - $26.31 Hourly* 40 Hours Weekly - $54,933 Annually* 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: 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 , 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 This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: 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. 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. 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 . 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. Read through this helpful link to . 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 Alyssa Hovanec via email at .
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
Provide treatment for severely and acutely ill psychiatric patients who require a safe, supportive, highly structured hospital level of care; Work with a treatment team that develops goals to assist patients to stabilize, rehabilitate, and establish and focus on their recovery goals; Assist patients in regaining a level of functioning that will allow them to transition to a less restrictive environment and to return to community-based living; Provide continuity and coordination of patient care; Collaborate with unit staff and be responsive to patient care needs; Ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu within a psychiatric treatment program; Establish therapeutic relationships; Respond to and deescalate patients in crisis; Support and assist patients with transferring from bed to chair, commode, and ambulation as needed to maintain safety and prevent falls; Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of providers, and other patient natural supports to ensure patients receive the highest quality of mental health care Perform as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of acceptable standards of nursing care; psychiatric rehabilitation and/or case management principles and procedures; community support systems and resources; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; counseling skills; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience at the level of a Mental Health Trainee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
An Associate's degree in mental health technology may be substituted for the General Experience. Two (2) years of college training in a behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience. One (1) year of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist providing peer support to agency clients may be substituted for the General Experience. Completion of a mental health trainee certificate program may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in a clinical setting and providing verbal de-escalation techniques to clients/patients. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/program Experience providing leadership/direction to colleagues on a team Experience providing assistance with activities of daily living in an inpatient setting Experience assisting clients/patients in short- and long-term needs through the participation of assigned nursing, clinical and rehabilitative interventions Experience participating in admission and discharge planning Experience observing and recording client/patient behavior in a inpatient setting and preparing pertinent reports
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases, strongly disagreeable conditions and risk of injury.
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.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold: Health & Dental Insurance Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.) Retirement Plan Group Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program Holidays