Advanced Clinical Social Worker Part-Time

Advanced Clinical Social Worker (Part-Time)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment # 250110-0965FP-001

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 1/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $43. 36 - $58. 47/hour (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 2/11/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

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 Connecticu t (/portal. ct. gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (/portal. ct. gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Advanced Clinical Social Worker (/ jobapscloud. com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay. asp?ClassNumber=0965FP&R1=&R3=) to join our team.

Position Highlights:

• FACILITY: W estern Connecticut Mental Health Network ( WCMHN (/portal. ct. gov/DMHAS/WCMHN/Agency-Files/WCMHN-Homepage) )

• UNIT: Forensic Services Team

• LOCATION: Waterbury , CT

• SCHEDULE: Part -time (30 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm, with no option for telework.

• POSITION NUMBER: 25699

• Please note: In this position, the clinician is embedded within the courthouse and will work primarily out of Waterbury Superior Court.

What We Can Offer You:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

• Professional growth and development opportunitie s.

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

Discover The Opportunity To:

• Engage in a rewarding career;

• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;

• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Independently provides highly skilled direct clinical social work treatment and/or substance abuse services to clients with complex psychological and social problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;

• Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and current diagnostic categories, taking into consideration cultural, social, economic, medical, environmental and legal issues;

• Develops comprehensive service plans including measurable treatment objectives;

• Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system.

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-s ufficiency in those we serve.

The WCMHN's 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.

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 (/portal. ct. gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a-z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy-february-2016. pdf) .

Start With Us. Stay With Us. Grow With Us.

Selection Plan

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• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (/ cga. ct. gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA. PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

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