Clinical Social Worker; Office​/On-Site - FP

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking four (4) qualified and experienced individuals to join our team as Clinical Social Workers. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: FACILITY:
Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) LOCATIONS: 144 Holmes Drive, Middletown or 39 Tynan Circle, Middletown PCN DIVISION SHIFT HOURS PER WEEK SCHEDULE 100446 Battell 3S First 40 Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.

- 4:30 P.M. 152119 Patient Central Services First 16 Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00 P.M.

- 9:00 P.M., Sunday, 8:00 A.M.

- 4:00 P.M. 27390 Merrit Young Adult Services First 40 Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M.

- 4:30 P.M. 130046 Merrit 2AB Second 40 Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 P.M.

- 8:30 A.M. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page;
Professional growth and development opportunities; and A healthy work/life balance to all employees!
* 16 hour positions are not benefits eligible. DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; and Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

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.

Throughout its history, it has experienced the multitude of medical, social and political changes affecting such facilities. In 1995, the Governor and General Assembly through a statewide restructuring of services for persons with psychological and addiction disabilities called for a renewed commitment to specialized treatment at CVH by expanding community options for patients and staff while closing two other hospitals and consolidating inpatient services here.

The hospital became the amalgamation of four formerly freestanding psychiatric hospitals, four freestanding substance use disorder treatment facilities, and one maximum security hospital. Then in 2010, the former Cedarcrest Regional Hospital (with 2 campuses – Cedar Ridge campus in Newington and Blue Hills campus in Hartford) consolidated services with CVH. On May 1, 2018, the Whiting Forensic Division of CVH separated, creating two separate hospitals;
Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) and Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH). Today, CVH is comprised of 17 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford).

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. Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

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.

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…