Clinical Social Worker
Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Clinical Social Worker and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented services. In this role, you'll support individuals facing complex mental health challenges through direct care, risk assessment, and collaborative treatment planning. Explore the details below!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- DIVISION: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
- LOCATION: Torrington, CT
- AREA: Outpatient Services
- SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- POSITION NUMBER: 128710
WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:
- Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview 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:
- Deliver impactful care as a key member of the Outpatient Services team, providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients with complex clinical needs and severe symptomology
- Play a vital role in community safety by routinely assessing risk and supporting clients living independently in the community
- Collaborate with dedicated support staff, including paraprofessionals from partner agencies who provide residential services to approximately 20% of the program’s clients—ensuring continuity of care and smoother transitions to independent living
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.
The mission of Western Connecticut Mental Health Network 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.
ABOUT THE OUTPATIENT SERVICES TEAM:
Our Outpatient Services team provides trauma sensitive and recovery oriented behavioral health and addiction assessment and evaluation, recovery planning, case management, individual and group therapy and medication management. Additionally, the team provides access to integrated care which assists individual in addressing and improving their physical health needs in conjunction with their behavioral health needs.
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.