Advanced Clinical Social Worker
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for an Advanced Clinical Social Worker to join their Young Adult Services (YAS) Team! This position is critical as a key member of the YAS residential team to oversee direct care staff, clinical well-being and safety of the residential program serving young adults from the ages of 18-25 with high needs and clinical acuity.
HIGHLIGHTS
- FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
- LOCATION: 95 Thomaston Ave. Waterbury, CT
- UNIT: Young Adult Services (YAS)
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, Second Shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 115296
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
- Perform several critical functions for the 16 hour staffed residential program for Young Adult Services (serving high-need individuals with greatest acuity of risk);
- Oversee the evening operations and supervise direct care paraprofessional staff as well as care of small caseload; and
- Be responsible for the scheduling, program development and completion of performance evaluations including ability to address performance improvements and disciplinary issues.
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.
WCMHN was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.
Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services.