Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Torrington, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Clinical Social Worker for the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network outpatient program in Torrington, Connecticut. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team and independently provides clinical social work services to adults, including people with severe and persistent co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Services include individual, group, and family treatment, trauma-informed care, crisis response, and—when applicable—clinical case management for a small caseload. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One telework day is scheduled for Tuesday. A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required after a conditional offer. The successful candidate must hold and maintain a Connecticut clinical social work license and remain eligible to participate in federal health care programs. DMHAS provides behavioral health services for adults across Connecticut and works to deliver accessible, recovery-oriented, evidence-based care. The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network’s mission is to provide comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services that promote self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and respect.

Requirements

Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut.
Must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work under Sec. 20-195 (m-z) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(f).
Knowledge of social work methodology, casework, group work, and community mobilization.
Knowledge of family and interpersonal relationship dynamics and the values, sanctions, purposes, and ethics of professional social work.
Knowledge of social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological, and legal issues that influence the attitudes and behaviors of clients and families.
Knowledge of mental illnesses and approaches to treatment.
Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to devise and implement treatment plans with measurable goals that address client needs.
Ability to independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy and other treatment interventions, to adults with behavioral health, substance use, and trauma issues.
Experience completing intake (psychosocial) assessments, risk assessments, and person-centered recovery plans.
Experience providing clinical direction to paraprofessional staff on effective behavioral health care.
Experience with interpersonal and written communication using multiple forms of technology and in-person communication.
Experience providing and documenting billable services.
Knowledge of sign language and ability to communicate with deaf and hearing-impaired individuals may be required in certain designated positions.
Spanish oral and written communication ability may be required in certain designated positions.
Ability to travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services, including individual, group, and family treatment.
Provide trauma-informed services and care to clients.
Assess and manage risk and coordinate responsive care for clients in crisis.
Complete psychosocial and risk assessments and person-centered recovery plans.
Provide clinical case management to a small caseload when applicable.
Participate in case conferences and critical incident reviews.
Document treatment in the electronic health record in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and in organizational committees and trainings as directed.
Consult and collaborate with contract agencies, community providers, and state and community hospitals to coordinate client care.
Develop psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with clients and families, considering developmental, social, cultural, substance use, psychological, environmental, and medical issues.
Develop treatment plans with measurable objectives; provide triage, crisis intervention, screening, and treatment planning.
Advocate for clients and develop networks of social and clinical services to help meet identified needs.
Monitor and evaluate treatment plan effectiveness and document treatment in clinical records; complete reports in accordance with agency and accrediting body requirements.
Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers when required by the class duties.
Provide forensic evaluations and court testimony as required.
Maintain social work treatment standards and perform related duties as required.