Community Clinician

Introduction

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team  THE POSITION The , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is now hiring for a to join their team. HIGHLIGHTS FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System () LOCATION: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center () UNIT: Clinical Services Unit ADDRESS: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT  SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday POSTION NUMBER: 127499

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Visit our new page The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A health to all employees DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Deliver direct care services, case management and therapeutic contacts in support of assigned case load of clients; Develop and monitor treatment plans and group programming; and  Prepare required reports according to hospital policy, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory 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. SWCMHS strives to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.

Selection Plan

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Please Note : 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. 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.  In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. 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. 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. Read through this helpful link to . 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 . 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 Jensine Tran at . 

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services community based behavioral health program, this class is accountable for providing clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an on-going primary caseload of clients for a behavioral health treatment team.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Functions primarily to implement treatment plans for clients on caseload;  Provides case management services to clients; Assists clients in linking with community support systems and agencies; Monitors clients progress within mental health and community support systems; Performs intake, evaluation and assessment of treatment programs under supervision of a licensed independent practitioner;  Participates in counseling sessions;  Provides education and training to clients in community living and activities of daily living skills; Monitors clients medication compliance and coordinates meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as necessary; Provides appropriate interventions to clients in crisis including outreach, counseling and/or referral to other service providers;  Completes all required documentation related to client treatment in accordance with established procedures; May transport clients to and from appointments; May assist in development of treatment plans for new clients; May administer medication; May provide nursing consultation and/or input; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of behavioral health counseling techniques; social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization; family dynamics and dynamics of interpersonal relationships; social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families; community resources available to individuals and families; approaches to treatment; psychotropic and addiction medications; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting.

NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. A current Connecticut license as a registered professional nurse and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with severe and prolonged mental illness Experience working with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders  Experience working with trauma and chronic medical conditions Experience providing community-based (i.e. office based and non-office based) skill building oriented behavioral health services Experience providing individual and group counseling Experience working within a multi-disciplinary clinical team of professional and paraprofessional staff

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain licensure or certification in designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor. Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions. 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.

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

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