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THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Social Worker Associate to join their team.

HIGHLIGHTS
FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
ADDRESS: 249 Winsted Road, Torrington, CT
UNIT: Recovery and Wellness
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, first shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
POSITION NUMBER: 25696
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Schedule, assign and oversee staff’s work;
Write person-centered recovery plans and risk assessments, and monitoring client outcomes;
Develop relationships and work collaboratively with clients, families, contract agencies and intra-agency departments;
Oversee service delivery, ensure that documentation is billable, implement policies and procedures, and utilize data reports to improve performance and efficiency; and
Document treatment in electronic health record and complete reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
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.

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.

The Recovery and Wellness Program is a recovery-oriented program based on a classroom model that provides people in recovery with an array of options and choices that provide education, information and peer support. A holistic approach is used to assist individuals to move along the continuum of recovery, health, and wellness. This approach empowers consumers with the necessary tools to obtain the quality of life they choose. “Holistic” is defined as a combination of the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional elements of recovery.

The program offers a full range of services including educational courses, self help groups, individual skill building and support, and pre-vocational skill building programs, such as the WarmLine and HomeWorks programs. The classes provide a forum where information is learned, explored, shared and researched. The Recovery and Wellness Center provides an opportunity for individuals to do research on various educational topics, gather information on psychiatric topics/concerns, and produce the Recovery and Wellness Newsletter.

THE ROLE:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of Clinical Social Worker Associate to join their team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
LOCATION: Torrington Access Center, Mobile Crisis Unit
ADDRESS: 249 Winsted Road, Torrington, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, 2nd shift, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday
POSITION NUMBER: 25730
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
Comprehensive benefits plan that includes industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Retirement healthcare offerings;
Accrued vacation, personal and sick leave;
13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Professional growth and development opportunities; and
Outstanding work-life balance!
Please Note: DMHAS is a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.

AS A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER ASSOCIATE YOU WILL:
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary Mobile Crisis Team that provides crisis evaluations and interventions in the community;
Clinically assess risk in the community, formulate immediate interventions, and administer Emergency Certificates;
Provide services via the Regional Hotline to access, triage, and activate resources for people who request information;
Communicate and work collaboratively with contract agencies, community providers, and community hospitals as well as local and State police;
Coordinate care and monitor participation with psychiatric and substance abuse treatment services; and
Provide coverage for the Jail Diversion program as assigned by the program supervisor.
OUR MISSION:
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.

ABOUT THE FACILITY/UNIT:
WCMHN coordinates three local mental health authorities in Danbury, Waterbury and Torrington. WCMHN provides peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis response, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and young adult services. Collectively, WCMHN programs serve roughly 7,000 people annually.

The Access Center is an information and referral source for individuals with psychiatric and related substance issues. Access Center staff is available by telephone for support, information, referrals, and mobile outreach. The goal is to provide support and information to reduce symptomatology, and to improve quality of life. Its philosophy is to maintain the individual in the least restrictive environment. Access Center staff is also available to do intake/assessment by referral to determine service needs and treatment options for an individual.

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We are looking for a dynamic practitioner with a passion for recovery and an unwavering belief in people’s ability to heal to join our cohesive and dedicated clinical team at Gould Farm as a licensed clinical Social Worker. Our program integrates psychiatric rehabilitation and trauma informed clinical therapy on a working farm in the Berkshires. Salary range begins at $55K. Great benefits, inc. employer provided housing!

Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician, coordinates and provides clinical services. Provides specialized group and/or one on one counseling services.
LMSW, 3 years of clinical experience required.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Social Worker Associate to join our team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
-Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage
-Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
-Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
-Retirement healthcare offerings
-Professional growth and development opportunities
-A healthy work/life balance!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
-Facility: Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH)
-Program/Unit: Dutcher 1 North
-Schedule: Full time (40 hours), First shift (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday - Friday
-Location: 70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT
-Position Number: 43920
-Note: This is a Hazardous Duty position.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
-Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
-Provide support to hospital 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.

OUR MISSION:
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.

ABOUT THE FACILITY:
WFH specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking three (3) qualified individuals for the position of Clinical Social Worker Associate.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
-Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage
-Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
-Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
-Retirement healthcare offerings
-Professional growth and development opportunities
-A healthy work/life balance!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
-Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
-Division: General Psychiatry Division
-Units: Battell 2 North (PCN 126092), Battell 3 North (PCN 23758), Battell 4 South (PCN 24822)
-Schedule: Full time (40 hours), 1st shift (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday - Friday
-Location: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT

ABOUT THE UNITS:
Battell 2 North, Battell 3 North, and Battell 3 South are acute general psychiatric treatment units with a maximum census of twenty-two patients. The units provide psychiatric treatment and stabilization for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, with the goal of discharge to the community in the most integrated setting possible.

AS A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER YOU WILL:
-Manage the caseload and consult on complicated client/family problems in the treatment planning process;
-Assess the psychosocial needs including both trauma and risk factors affecting specific clients;
-Be responsible for completing treatment and discharge planning;
-Train/supervise Clinical Social Worker and Master of Social Work students on the wide range of client diversity;
-Consult with others about the legal process;
-Apply legal knowledge to Civil commitments or CT Statutes; and
-Train individuals in the application of assessing for client strengths, coping strategies, and psychosocial risk factors.

MORE 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.

CVH opened in 1868 as the State’s public hospital for the treatment of persons with mental illness. Today, CVH is the largest of DMHAS facilities, and includes 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). The hospital includes both a general psychiatry and addiction services units. CVH provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment, including treatment for pregnant women and persons with dual diagnoses. Specialty areas include geriatric and special services, an integrated network of comprehensive mental health services for older adults and young adult services. The facility also runs the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program which addresses the needs of TBI survivors, including; reintegration into community living, independent living skills development, vocational and educational training, psychiatric, cognitive and neurological assessment and treatment, speech and physical rehabilitation as well as individual and family counseling.

At CVH, individuals receive services that assist them to better manage their illnesses, achieve personal goals, and develop skills and supports that lead to living the most constructive and satisfying lives possible. We strive to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe and caring environment.

CHDI is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator or Project Coordinator to work on projects related to evidence-based practice dissemination and quality improvement initiatives in children’s behavioral health programs.

The Office of Chief Public Defender in Connecticut is seeking resumes of social workers for possible retention, on a case-by-case basis, by our Assigned Counsel.
Social workers are needed to assist the Assigned Counsel team who are defending indigent clients in the areas of criminal matters and child welfare. Interested candidate’s resumes received will be provided to the Assigned Counsel for their consideration.
Example of duties include and are not limited to the following: Conducts in-person interviews and diagnostic assessments of clients to determine their psychological, social, medical and mental condition and their competence to assist in their own defense; obtains and analyzes comprehensive confidential psychological, medical and social histories of clients; interprets results of complex professional assessment instruments and utilizes the information to analyze client cases and treatment plans; provides crisis counseling for clients and their families; determines clients' needs for psychological, psychiatric and medical treatment and makes arrangements with health care and mental health professionals for such treatment; develops comprehensive treatment plans for clients, including strategies which provide an advanced level of constructive therapeutic alternatives to incarceration; facilitates clients' admission into treatment and rehabilitative programs; selects and contracts with mental health professionals for specialized testing of clients and for their testifying about those cases; may serve as expert witness in court proceedings; assists public defenders in presenting evidence in court; prepares and maintains client records and reports; serves as subject expert and consultant for complex cases.
In accordance with PA 7198, candidates are required to have a social work degree. Licensed Clinical Social Workers and PhD level social workers are preferred.All interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and a resume to:
John Day, Deputy Chief Public Defender at John.Day@pds.ct.gov and
Katie Farrell, LCSW, Chief Social Worker at Katie.Farrell@pds.ct.gov

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
DPDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected status.

Affiliated Clinical Therapists of Middletown LLC has space available for rent to mental health professionals with busy shared referral line, opportunity for peer consultation, and clinical case reviews.Turn key, all inclusive monthly rent fee starting at $750. Includes windowed office space, utilities, site insurance, HIPPA compliant file room, conference space, partial kitchen, spacious waiting room, on suite bathrooms, all offices are equipped with a call system alerting providers upon client arrival. Parking is safe and adequate and located on a bus line. Come see this professional space that is welcoming to both providers and clients.

Join Cartwheel to help tackle the student mental health crisis. Cartwheel is an early-stage company building a new kind of mental health program that puts schools at the center.

ABOUT THE ROLES
Mental Health Therapist: Provide excellent care, including mental health assessments and teletherapy, to middle and high school students in Cartwheel’s partner school districts. Part-time to full-time (20-40 hours per week).
Clinical Team Lead: Serve as the day-to-day trusted partner for school districts in Connecticut. Develop a deep understanding of each of our partner districts’ needs. Develop collaborative, lasting relationships with school leadership, staff, students, and families. Full-time.

Up to 100% remote
Start date: Summer 2023, with additional rolling start dates

WHO YOU ARE
Passion for working with schools on mental health
Active license in Connecticut to deliver mental health care (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or PhD/PsyD)
Experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing

WHY YOU’LL LOVE CARTWHEEL
Competitive compensation
Full-time roles include excellent health insurance, paid time off, and ownership stake in the company
Team-based care model with mission-driven colleagues

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Do you have experience independently providing consultation and assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities, and their families and legal guardians?
If so, join our team!

The State of Connecticut, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)- North Region, is currently accepting applications for the position of Developmental Services Transition Advisor (37.5 Hour).

Comprehensive Benefit Offerings:
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
The Role:
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Guide students and their families (or guardians) in the formulation of a transition plan;
Provide information about the Department to the student, family and education professionals in the school system and state and private agencies;
Assist students and their families to identify, navigate, obtain and coordinate needed health, community and education services during the high school years.
Position Highlights:
Based out of the NR IFS, East Hartford, CT.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm;
RDO's (Regular Days Off): Saturday & Sunday.

LCSWs needed to provide behavioral health consultation to residents of skilled nursing facilities.
Work independently while being a part of the region’s leading behavioral health company.

Pay: $76,000.00 - $80,000.00

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Associate Marital & Family Therapist (PCN 128798) to join our team in the Mobile Crisis Unit at the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS). This is a regional position, covering all of Fairfield County while rotating between Bridgeport and Stamford locations.

Are you driven and motivated by making a positive impact with those you work with? If so, we encourage you to apply now!

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified Clinical Social Worker Associate to join our team.

HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
UNIT: Mobile Crisis
ADDRESS: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT (*These positions are considered Regional, covering all of Fairfield County and will be rotating between Bridgeport and Stamford locations.)
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, second shift, 4:00pm to 12:30am, every other weekend and rotating holidays
Position Number: 128795, 128796
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
As a Clinical Social Worker Associate, discover the opportunity to
Be an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Work with our clients so they can achieve success; 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.

SWCMHS strives to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent. 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.

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Calling all licensed or license-eligible clinical therapists. (LPCA, LPC, MFTA, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW)!
NAFI CT is offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth, young adults and families
NAFI CT is seeking clinical therapists (English speaking and Bi-Lingual) to implement various in-home MST therapy programs across the state including Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Multisystemic Therapy for Problem Sexual Behavior (MST- PSB) and Multisystemic Essential Job Duties:
• Provide trauma informed intensive in-home therapy with a caseload of 4-6 youth/young adults/families to avoid family disruption and/or placement outside of the home.
• Work in an evidence-based clinical model with extensive opportunities for training.
• Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Contingency Management (CM) to target behaviors like physical aggression, substance use, and running away.
• Work with DCF, Juvenile/Adult Probation, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct diagnostic, safety, and behavioral assessments regularly.
• Adhere to Medicaid documentation standards and requirements.
• Provide on-call support to families on a rotating basis.
NAFI CT is proud to offer employees a competitive benefit package including: Good Health and Wellness
• Competitive medical, prescription, dental and vision individual AND family plans
• FSA Health Savings Account
• Wellness Programs
• 3 weeks vacation at start
• Work from home and in the community
• Not required to report to the office daily
• $2,000-3,000 in trainings
• Work-life balance

Job Type: Full-time. Sign on and performance bonuses available inquire within.

Wanted: School Based Mental Health Professionals
Join an awesome team of superheroes!
EdAdvance in Litchfield is pleased to announce that we will hire 15 diverse credentialed or certified school social workers, psychologists, and/or counselors for a new federal grant-funded 5-year School-Based Mental Health Services Initiative in Northwestern CT.
Starting salary range is $55,000- $75,000 (full-time) based on experience, health and life insurance, tuition reimbursement etc. apply at the link below

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The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a full time Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor.

Reports to: Director of Academic Services
Supervises: None
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time

Job Purpose: The School Social Worker will assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. Working with parents/guardians, teachers, school principal/principal’s designee, and community-based resources, the school social worker implements strategies that promote students’ positive school adjustment.

Full service billing practice specializing in behavioral health. Take care of your patients, we’ll take care of the rest. For more detailed information, please give us a call at 860-376-6878.

THE ROLE
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), seeks a qualified individual for the position of Clinical Social Worker Associate.

HIGHLIGHTS
LOCATION: River Valley Services (RVS)
UNIT: Mobile Response/Respite Team (MRT)
ADDRESS: 351 Silver Street, Middletown, CT
POSITION NUMBER: 136569, 136570
SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, third shift
PCN 136569
Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 2: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
PCN 136570
Week 1: Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We offer a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
We have limitless areas for you to perform relevant and significant work.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Engage in a rewarding career;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public sector;
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. We promote and administer comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.

RVS strives to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders. Services are directed at improving clients' quality of life and fostering dignity, ability, and recovery. We are dedicated to promoting a complete and responsive service system for our clients and others in need.

The Respite Unit is an eight bed short-term residential service for individuals who are undergoing severe psychological distress, but who do not require an inpatient level of care. The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a community crisis evaluation and intervention service, that is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.