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Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team at the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) in New Haven, CT. In this role, you will provide intensive, community-based mental health services to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric needs, partnering closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care.

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
  • ADDRESS: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
  • UNIT: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday (First Shift)
  • POSITION NUMBER: 25416

 

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

 

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Provide intensive, recovery-oriented services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
  • Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and complete required documentation for an assigned caseload
  • Deliver field-based services utilizing a fidelity-based ACT model
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members—psychiatry, nursing, rehabilitation, and more—to coordinate comprehensive, person-centered care
  • Receive and maintain specialized training to complete Emergency Certificates in the community to ensure proper evaluation when individuals are at risk
  • Support crisis stabilization, harm reduction, and community reintegration
  • Make a lasting impact by engaging clients where they live and helping them work toward stability and independence

 

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 more than 50 years of experience serving individuals with serious mental illness and addiction. Established in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DMHAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. The center is nationally recognized for its research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction, supported by the Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities and numerous specialized research programs. CMHC also serves as a major training site for future professionals in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.

The ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team provides intensive community-based support to individuals with serious mental illness, often with co‑occurring substance use. Many have frequent hospitalizations and difficulty engaging in traditional outpatient care. The team delivers services through regular outreach, including medication support, transportation to essential appointments, help with daily living skills, and coordination with families, landlords, and other providers. Staff work rotating schedules to ensure full coverage, with an on‑call system for after‑hours needs.

 

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