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Advanced Clinical Social Worker

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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Are you a licensed clinical social worker looking to make a direct impact in your community?

Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking experienced and mission-driven Advanced Clinical Social Workers (PCNs 155124, 155128) to join Connecticut's expanding Connection to Recovery through Intervention, Support, and Initiating Services (CRISIS) Initiative. This unique opportunity allows clinicians to work alongside Connecticut State Police and local law enforcement partners to provide timely intervention, crisis assessment, and connection to care for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday 
  • Second shift, 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 
  • Locations: The first opening will be stationed at Waterbury WCMHN Facility, and the second opening will be stationed at Litchfield at the State L Troop Barracks. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

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  • Professional growth and development opportunities. 
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

These Advanced Clinical Social Worker positions are part of the CRISIS Initiative expansion established through Section 14 of Public Act No. 26-12. Working in partnership with the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), incumbents will serve as members of a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Mobile Response Team alongside Connecticut State Police.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing on-scene crisis assessment, intervention, and support during behavioral health emergencies. 
  • Working collaboratively with Connecticut State Police and local law enforcement agencies as part of a Crisis Intervention Team. 
  • Writing Emergency Certificates for individuals presenting with an imminent risk of self-harm, harm to others, and/or grave disability. 
  • Conducting follow-up on referrals and Police Requests for Emergency Examination (PREE). 
  • Connecting individuals to community behavioral health, substance use, and support services. 
  • Providing consultation and education to law enforcement regarding behavioral health conditions, homelessness, and available community resources. 
  • Maintaining required clinical documentation and records. 
  • Supporting coverage needs across troop locations and Mobile Response Teams as necessary. 

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

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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. 
  • This position requires an extensive DESPP police background check. This background check may include fingerprinting, criminal history, a character interview, personal reference interviews, providing personal financial statements, and further extensive personal documentation.