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Advanced Clinical Social Worker

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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Advanced Clinical Social Worker

Location: Norwich, CT
Date Opened: 6/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary: $92,779 - $125,122/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 6/22/2026 11:59:00 PM

 

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference?  Are you looking to take the next step in your career?  

If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Clinical Social Worker to join our team. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Facility: Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA)  
  • Team: Mobile Outreach Team (MOT)
  • Location: Norwich, CT
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours, 2nd shift, 4:00pm - 12:30am, every other weekend and rotating holidays
  • Week 1 On: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Week 2 On: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • PCN: 26172

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU  

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Engage in a rewarding career;
  • Thrive in an exciting environment;
  • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

THE ROLE:

This position is essential to providing mobile crisis services to the community. ACSWs are critical to MOT for the clinical expertise and flexibility they bring to the program including providing crisis assessments, writing emergency certificates, developing risk management plans, providing support calls and visits, making referrals, and completing intakes for SMHA community-based programs. The LCSW licensure held by ACSWs is required to perform the essential tasks of the MOT program specifically writing emergency certificates and diagnosing clients (as part of the intake process).

 

MORE 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. 

SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner.  We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.

 

Please note:

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. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.