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Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour)

Problem Sexual Behavior Program Clinician

Recruitment # 251104-0966FP-001

Location Somers, CT

Date Opened 11/7/2025 08:39:00 AM

Salary $86,261 - $116,571/year

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/20/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

Our Mission: The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

The Connecticut Department of Correction (https://portal.ct.gov/DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Problematic Sexual Behavior Clinical Social Worker (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0966FP&R1=&R3=) at the Osborn Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/osborn-ci) in Somers, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!

+ This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) .

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests (https://ctparks.com/) , to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (https://www.ctvisit.com/) .

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:00am and 3:00pm with rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

This small team chose to do this work because they believe in the importance of the prevention of sexual assault and the efficacy of treatment. The team meets for 3 hours on the first Thursday of every month for group supervision and you will have 1:1 supervision, as well. Our team has jointly developed the content for the program based on empirically supported treatments for PSB and tweaked it based on our collective experiences implementing it in the facilities. The day-to-day job responsibilities consist of running 4-5 PSB groups per week and conducting PSB risk/treatment need assessments (Scoring the Static-99R, etc.) to determine group placement. Note that the write-up for the Assessment piece is lengthy and you should not mind writing. At the culmination of the group a “final synopsis” is completed on each inmate summarizing their risk level and participation/growth in the group, which is typically 1-2 pages long. At the inmate’s request (and upon signing an ROI) these are sent directly to the psychologist at the Board. The therapeutic groups address many factors that have been found through research to contribute to PSB. We discuss risk factors, consent, thinking errors, early childhood maladaptive schemas, trauma, addiction to pornography, hypersexuality, and so many more. We help clients build on their protective factors such as; developing and maintaining healthy relationships, meeting emotional and physical needs in healthy ways, and many more! The selected candidate will receive training in:

+ Scoring the Static-99R and Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool (actuarial risk assessment measure);

+ Identification of dynamic risk factors empirically linked to PSB;

+ Conducting semi-structured interviews as part of the assessment;

+ Implementation of groups for PSB;

+ Classification (including how to read Rap Sheets);

+ Utilization of JEB & Case Notes systems to review criminal records;

+ For more information about the program: Read A.D. 8.13 (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/doc/pdf/ad/ad0813pdf.pdf?rev=0254cc7c43e746b8886d41926fbee2e3&hash=AB64478F6F3A12B302D8E2DD06B397EA) .

What our team members say is important to being successful as a PSBP clinician:

+ Having solid healthy boundaries;

+ Enjoying research and writing, sometimes we need to dig through a lot of material to find the data needed to score assessments and the final synopsis and assessments require quite a bit;

+ Being objective, fair, and prepared to hold clients accountable (when inmates refuse the program they receive a Refusal of Institutional Programming DR that you will write);

+ Being able to compartmentalize your work to some degree (some of the things we need to read/discuss on a regular basis are pretty terrible);

+ Being comfortable talking about sex in a professional manner.

ABOUT US

The Osborn Correctional Institution recognizes its stewardship responsibilities to the citizens of Connecticut, as well as to the residents of Somers and Enfield. The facility is a medium security institution that houses one of the largest inmate populations of the correctional facilities in the state. The facility operates under the Unit Management System. Under this model an assigned Unit Manager directs all the functions of their assigned units. There are 17 inmate-housing units each with its own specific institutional function. The Unit Management System enhances safety and security by limiting inmate mass movement and providing for controlled movement during the daily institutional routines. The facility supports an inpatient medical hospital, a mental health unit, a comprehensive education program, an inpatient Addiction Services unit and one of the largest Correctional Industries Program in the state.

For an inside look at how healthcare employees can Make an ImpaCT in a correctional setting, watch the video below!

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 Jake Ferrari at [email protected].

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

+ As a member of multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community-based behavioral health services develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned clients and families which include consideration of developmental, social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental and medical issues;

+ Develops treatment plans including measurable treatment objectives;

+ Provides clinical treatment services in the form of triage, crisis intervention, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening and planning;

+ Advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified needs;

+ Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans and documents treatment in clinical records;

+ Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies;

+ Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers;

+ Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients;

+ Provides forensic evaluations and court testimony as required;

+ Maintains social work treatment and standards as required;

+ May participate in research projects;

+ Performs related duties as required.

OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE

+ Manages a caseload of consumer behavioral healthcare insurance complaints concerning coverage and/or payment;

+ Reviews and assesses medical records including psychological assessment and treatment plans, concerning but not limited to mental, emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans and eligibility for insurance benefit payment;

+ Participates in insurance appeal hearings and serves as clinical expert to defend and demonstrate that the diagnostic assessment and treatment plans are appropriate and required to address client behavioral healthcare needs;

+ Performs related duties as required.

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 with individual and group psychotherapy;

+ Experience with criminal justice involving adults;

+ Experience with conducting sex offender assessments;

+ Experience in providing group programming for problem sexual behavior;

+ Experience providing independent, research driven, decision making regarding risk determination and delivery through comprehensive written reports.

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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