Job Information
State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services Clinical Social Worker (34 Hour) in New Haven, Connecticut
Clinical Social Worker (34 Hour)
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 241126-0966FP-001
Location New Haven, CT
Date Opened 11/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Salary $41.32* - $55.83/hour (*New State employees start at the minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 12/12/2024 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) looking to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team!
THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is seeking a part time Clinical Social Worker to support the CT Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the New Haven Superior Court.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: CT Mental Health Center (CMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/cmhc/agency-files/cmhc-home-page) )
ADDRESS: New Haven Superior Court - 121 Elm Street, New Haven, CT
POSITION NUMBER: 26620
SCHEDULE: Part time, 34 hours per week | 8:30am-5:00pm , Monday through Thursday
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Benefits are pro-rated for part time employees.
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked one of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/das/press-room/press-releases/2023/forbes-state-of-ct-ranked?language=en_US) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
Provide support to an agency that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public sector; and
Work together in a collaborative team environment.
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.
CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.
START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
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 Workpl ace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .
Selection Plan
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TO APPLY
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 (https://jobapscloud.com/ct/) job posting.
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.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.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.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
AFTER YOU APPLY
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NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview .
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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .
CONNECT WITH US
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov .
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 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, 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.
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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