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Advanced Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour)(Office/On-Site) at Connecticut Departm
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Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Clinical Social Worker to join our team in Waterbury, CT.
Position Highlights
Facility: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
Unit: Forensic Services Team
Location: Waterbury, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, no telework option.
POSITION NUMBER: 25699
Clinician embedded within the courthouse, primarily working out of Waterbury Superior Court.
Class: 1199 (Attorney/Paralegal class)
What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career.
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role.
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
The Role
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 the provision of individual, family, and group treatment.
Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision, including instruction in the use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, considering cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental, and legal issues.
Develops comprehensive service plans with measurable treatment objectives.
Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within the current service system.
Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers.
Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel, and clinical issues in the 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 provide forensic evaluations and expert testimony to courts.
May provide crisis intervention, inpatient treatment, case management, psychoeducational, psychosocial rehabilitation, and forensic services to program components.
Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience with the judicial system and courthouse divisions.
Experience with mental health and risk assessment, diagnosis, and referral to appropriate levels of care.
Experience engaging with high‑risk forensic populations.
Special Requirements
Must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20‑195 (m) through (r) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal health‑care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 6059a‑7b(f).
May be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.
May be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.
May be required to be a certified Substance Abuse/HIV Supervisor.
May be required to travel.
Equal Opportunity The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Advanced Clinical Social Worker to join our team in Waterbury, CT.
Position Highlights
Facility: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
Unit: Forensic Services Team
Location: Waterbury, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, no telework option.
POSITION NUMBER: 25699
Clinician embedded within the courthouse, primarily working out of Waterbury Superior Court.
Class: 1199 (Attorney/Paralegal class)
What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career.
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role.
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
The Role
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 the provision of individual, family, and group treatment.
Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision, including instruction in the use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, considering cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental, and legal issues.
Develops comprehensive service plans with measurable treatment objectives.
Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within the current service system.
Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers.
Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel, and clinical issues in the 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 provide forensic evaluations and expert testimony to courts.
May provide crisis intervention, inpatient treatment, case management, psychoeducational, psychosocial rehabilitation, and forensic services to program components.
Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders.
Experience with the judicial system and courthouse divisions.
Experience with mental health and risk assessment, diagnosis, and referral to appropriate levels of care.
Experience engaging with high‑risk forensic populations.
Special Requirements
Must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20‑195 (m) through (r) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Must maintain eligibility for participation in federal health‑care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 6059a‑7b(f).
May be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.
May be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.
May be required to be a certified Substance Abuse/HIV Supervisor.
May be required to travel.
Equal Opportunity The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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