Advanced Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently recruiting for as Advanced Clinical Social Worker within the Mobile Crisis Team at the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) in Torrington, CT. In this critical role, you will provide crisis evaluations, rapid clinical interventions, intake assessments, and care coordination for individuals across 19 towns in the CAC 22 service area. You will also collaborate closely with contract agencies, community partners, hospitals, and law enforcement to support effective crisis resolution and promote recovery-oriented outcomes.
HIGHLIGHTS
- FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) - Torrington Area
- UNIT: Mobile Crisis Team/Access Center
- LOCATION: Torrington, CT
- SCHEDULE: Part-time (32 hours per week)
- SHIFT: First Shift, Saturday - Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- POSITION NUMBER: 151247
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
*Benefits may vary with part-time positions
DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO
- Conduct clinical assessments, crisis evaluations, and immediate interventions in community settings
- Provide clinical guidance that supports effective Mobile Crisis, Intake, Jail Diversion, and Hotline services
- Support individuals by linking them to treatment, resources, and recovery‑oriented care
- Make a meaningful impact in public behavioral health by responding to urgent needs in real time
- Collaborate closely with community providers, hospitals, courts, law enforcement, and internal programs
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 established in 1996 by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). It oversees clinical, fiscal, and administrative aspects of mental health services in Region 5. The network operates in Waterbury, Danbury, and Torrington, with over 200 dedicated staff offering comprehensive services for individuals with long-term mental illnesses.
The Access Center provides Mobile Crisis Services to the 19 towns in the CAC 22 service area, to numerous contract agencies that serve that area, and coordinates care with the local hospital.
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.