Mental Health Assistant

7 days ago

Bridgeport, United States State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Full time $63,443 - $84,813

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 to join our hospital’s team

THE POSITION:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced bilingual Mental Health Assistant 2 to join our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday, First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
  • FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
  • UNIT: Young Adult Services (YAS)
  • ADDRESS: 1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport
  • PCN: 25725
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page
  • 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;
  • We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
  • We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
  • Provide support 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.
OUR MISSION:

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.

  • 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.

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

Selection PlanTo 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.
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.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date.
  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, community behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for leading Mental Health Assistants in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions designed to support client short and/or long-term needs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Participates in assigned nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions to meet client short and long-term needs;
  • Advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences;
  • Observes and records client behavior;
  • Prepares incident and accident reports;
  • Monitors client progress;
  • Assists client with decision making and problem solving;
  • Assists client in learning and utilizing daily living skills, budgeting, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills;
  • Acts as a role model and instructs staff in crisis intervention techniques;
  • Develops goal-directed relationships with individuals and/or groups;
  • Identifies and facilitates use of appropriate support networks;
  • Investigates alternative placement for client;
  • Participates in education and training activities to further skill development;
  • Participates in admission and discharge planning activities;
  • Protects civil rights of client;
  • Maintains a safe and healthy environment;
  • May coordinate and direct programs and activities for a group of clients;
  • Performs related duties as required.
Community and/or Outpatient Programs:
  • Functions as a team member of a case management or crisis intervention team;
  • Participates in assessment, crisis intervention and monitoring of clients within facility or community at large.
Inpatient Ward or Unit:
  • Leads, trains and participates in training and development of Mental Health Assistants and other assigned employees;
  • Participates in developing and maintaining a therapeutic milieu;
  • Coordinates maintenance of a safe and healthy living environment;
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and/or case management principles, practices and procedures;
  • Knowledge of dynamics of human behavior;
  • Considerable interpersonal skills;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • College training in mental health technology may be substituted for experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bilingual; Spanish Speaking.
  • Experience working with young adults in community-based settings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may have significant exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases.

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