Community Clinician (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Community Clinician for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at River Valley Services in Middletown, Connecticut. The position provides clinical assessment and evaluation of treatment programs for an ongoing primary caseload within a community-based behavioral health treatment team. The clinician implements treatment plans and provides individualized clinical services, intensive community-based support, and recovery-oriented interventions to help clients pursue personal goals, maintain stability, and live as independently as possible. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and serving adults with serious mental disorders and behavioral health needs. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, on a first-shift rotating schedule. The schedule includes some weekend work. The clinician may be required to travel and may transport clients to appointments. A comprehensive medical examination, including drug screening, is required after a conditional offer of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting.
A master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or another clinical discipline may substitute for one year of general experience.
A current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or a multistate/compact Registered Nurse license, together with two years of experience in a psychiatric setting, may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
A master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two years of experience at the Mental Health Assistant 2 level independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may substitute for the general experience.
Knowledge of behavioral health counseling techniques; social work methodology, casework, group work, and community mobilization; family and interpersonal dynamics; social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological, and legal issues affecting clients and families; community resources; treatment approaches; and psychotropic and addiction medications.
Interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills, and the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and case histories.
Incumbents in designated positions must possess and retain applicable licensure or certification.
May be required to hold substance abuse counselor certification, have sign-language knowledge and communication ability with deaf or hearing-impaired people, or have Spanish oral and written communication ability, depending on the designated position.
May be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing community-based case management, including linking people with community resources, medical care, and entitlements, to individuals with complex behavioral health and/or substance use conditions.
Experience working with adults with complex behavioral health and substance use conditions.
Experience with crisis intervention techniques and assessment.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans for clients on an assigned caseload.
Provide case management services and help clients connect with community support systems and agencies.
Monitor clients’ progress within mental health and community support systems.
Perform intake, evaluation, and assessment of treatment programs under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner.
Participate in counseling sessions.
Educate and train clients in community living and activities of daily living skills.
Monitor medication compliance and coordinate meetings with team psychiatrists or nurses as needed.
Provide crisis interventions, including outreach, counseling, and referral to other service providers.
Complete required client-treatment documentation in accordance with established procedures.
May transport clients to and from appointments.
May assist in developing treatment plans for new clients.
May administer medication and provide nursing consultation or input.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to clients’ ongoing recovery and well-being.