Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Community Clinician (40 Hour) in New Haven, Connecticut
Community Clinician (40 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 240604-0967FP-001
Location New Haven, CT
Date Opened 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $74,926* - $101,663/year (*New state employees start at the minimum) (Salary effective 6/28/24)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 6/20/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring for a Community Clinician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0967FP&R1=&R3=) to join their team. This position will work as a member of the agency's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center ( CMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/CMHC/Agency-Files/CMHC---About-the-Agency) )
ADDRESS: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
UNIT: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, First Shift, 40 Hours per Week, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
POSITION NUMBER: 26443
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A health work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Provide face-to-face community-based case management services in a culturally sensitive manner, to clients with severe and prolonged mental illness; often complicated by substance use and medical co-morbidities. Services include comprehensive assessment, case planning, linking and coordinating, ensuring service accountability, continued client support, and advocacy of individual clients and their families;
Document client treatment in accordance with agency policy, as required by the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards, utilizing available computer technology;
Develop comprehensive person-centered treatment plans including measurable objectives;
Coordinate all aspects of client treatment, including collaboration with other community providers;
Transport and/or accompany clients to other facilities or providers as indicated, and will work with team to respond to and manage crises;
Provide individual, family and group counseling to clients;
Monitor and provide education to clients and their families regarding mental health and medication;
Attend supervisory sessions as scheduled, daily team meetings, and other meetings established for the purpose of coordinating client care; and
Adhere to agency guidelines for safe work practice.
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.
CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.
ACT services are most effective for individuals with serious behavioral health issues who have significant functional impairments, continuing high service needs, who often struggle connecting with and navigating a complex treatment system and have difficulty transferring learning across environments.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
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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.
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 Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , 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.
AFTER YOU APPLY
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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 prepare for your interview .
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 www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
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 jensine.tran@ct.gov.
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 adults in a community setting, serving clients with severe an persistent mental health and cooccurring disorders
Experience providing substance abuse and co-occurring group treatment
Experience with the concept of the stages of change and harm reduction model
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.
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