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Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 250520-0966FP-003

Location Bridgeport, CT

Date Opened 5/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $86,261* - $116,571/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/11/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?

Looking for a fulfilling career with growth potential?

Join our team of dedicated professionals and apply today!

Join the State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) as a Clinical Social Worker (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0966FP&R1=&R3=) and become part of a team dedicated to providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented care. In this role, you'll contribute to treatment planning, deliver direct patient care, and support individuals on their journey to wellness. Explore the details below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

+ DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System ( SWCMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/SWCMHS/Agency-Files/SWCMHS) )

+ LOCATION: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/swcmhs/agency-files/gbcmhc) ), Bridgeport, CT

+ UNIT: Community Outreach and Engagement Service (COES)

+ SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

+ POSITION NUMBER: 28163

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

+ Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) to see what we offer

+ 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.

+ Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development

+ Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

+ Provide input regarding patient care needs, response to treatment, and recommend modifications in the overall plan of care

+ Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administrative, and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient

+ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, deliver clinical interventions, and enhance patient outcomes

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.

With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OUREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICE (COES):

The COES is the “front door” for community-based services in Bridgeport. The Unit coordinates streamlined access to the most appropriate and effective services within SWCMHS. COES provides community outreach, triage, diagnostic and evaluation services, homeless outreach services, short-term treatment services, employment services, peer support, and referrals to community providers. COES is the initial point of entry into the SWCMHS, manages admission to all SWCMHS programs and is designed to quickly identify an individual’s needs and refer them to the appropriate level of care either within SWCMHS or in the community.

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

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical social work services.

OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE: This class is accountable for serving as a case manager and advocate for clients that have received or need to receive behavioral health care services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Functions as the clinical social worker/clinician for the Intake Unit at GBCMHC

+ Scheduling of clients referred from area hospitals, walk-ins and client self-referrals

+ Collect and assess all written and oral communication received from outside agencies

+ Interface with other agencies and providers

+ Screens for risk issues and raises any concerns pertaining to a referral to COES/DEC-Intake Supervisor

+ Accepts clients based on GBCMHC admission criteria or refers clients to outside agencies for appropriate level of care

+ Elicits and documents any medical co-morbidities and relays information to the admitting clinician and prescriber

+ Performs comprehensive intake evaluations for scheduled intakes including but not limited to psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, C-SSRS Lifetime, functional assessment (DLA-20)

+ Develops Individual Recovery Plans by collaborating with clients and ensuring services and interventions are implemented, as well as performing the initial assessment of walk-ins

+ Maintains weekly list of current brief treatment clients, following up with GBCMHC clinicians to ensure timely disposition of clients

+ Updates brief treatment list on weekly basis with all relevant information

+ Provides outreach and engagement in the community whenever needed

+ Provides crisis intervention in collaboration with other service providers

+ Provides liaison service to clients who are in transition from long term inpatient beds, the Department of Corrections, or the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to community living

+ Follows and complies with SWCMHS Fidelity Standards

+ Maintains clients' rights to confidentiality

+ The Incumbent is required to make entries into the Agency's mental record including WITS progress notes, Recovery Plan, as well as DMHAS databases including Waiver program entries

+ Enters billing data in real or near real time for both billing requirements and regulatory or accreditation standards

+ Ability to comply with agency attendance and work rule requirements

+ Ability to perform CPR and first aid and has current knowledge of safe work practices

+ Complies with all relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and guidelines

+ Performs other related duties as assigned. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0966FP&R1=&R3=)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;

+ family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;

+ values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional social work;

+ social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;

+ mental illnesses and approaches to treatment;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs;

+ independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience providing community-based (i.e. office based and non-office based) behavioral health services and working with individuals in crisis and presenting with risk issues

+ Experience working with individuals with severe and prolonged mental health issues, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders and individuals with histories of legal involvement

+ Experience with clinical best practices including Trauma Informed treatments

+ Experience working within a multi-disciplinary clinical team of professional and paraprofessionals.

+ Experience working in a multicultural environment, utilizing skills, abilities and sensitivities to promote and embrace a global cultural environment of diversity and inclusivity

+ Experience providing individual counseling or psychotherapy

+ Experience with electronic health record (i.e. WITS) and using Microsoft Office Software, including Outlook

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (m) through (r) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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