Forensic Treatment Specialist (Multiple Positions) (Office/On-Site) - #250114-6617HN-001

State of Connecticut • Middletown, CT

358d • $31 - $77,590 • Remote

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Forensic Treatment Specialist to join our team. This recruitment is for all work schedules, on first, second and third shifts, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. These are Hazardous Duty positions. Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment. 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.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in the care of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed
• Satisfactory completion of a Medication Course may be required
• Certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience
• Sixty (60) or more credit hours of college education may be substituted for one (1) year of the General experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with clients that have behavioral health issues
• Experience working in a congregate care or hospital setting
• Experience working with clientele that had to be placed in restraints or seclusion
• Experience working in a secured locked treatment unit

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients
• Actively participates in team patient care conferences
• Performs patient care duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing patients
• Takes vital signs
• Observes, reports and records patient behaviors and appearance
• Effectively implements security regulations
• Prevents unauthorized movement of patients, visitors and personnel
• Performs housekeeping tasks, escorts patients and secures supplies and materials
• Assists in transfer of patients from and to security treatment facility
• Monitors and participates in patient management on units
• After proper training, may prepare and administer medication other than controlled substances and perform first aid procedures
• May informally counsel patients as need arises
• May participate in group counseling sessions
• May participate in patient activities
• Performs related duties as required

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

What This Job Offers

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