Advanced Clinical Social Worker; (Hybrid

Overview

Advanced Clinical Social Worker (37.5 Hour) – Hybrid

Location:

Manchester, CT | Recruitment #XC-001 | Date Opened: 1/22/2026 | Close Date: 1/29/2026 | Salary: $84,859 - $114,441/year (New State employees start at the minimum of the range).

Position: Advanced Clinical Social Worker (full-time)

Introduction:
Do you have one (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker? Are you looking to use your expertise to help the youth of Connecticut? If so, we invite you to take this opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is accepting applications for one full-time Advanced Clinical Social Worker in Manchester, CT. In this role, you will coordinate and monitor treatment services to support progress and align care with the agency’s mission, while collaborating with community partners to improve the quality and continuity of services. The role includes offering clinical support to DCF Social Workers in the field and during professional meetings, identifying needs, and making appropriate referrals for substance use services for DCF-involved families.

Additional related duties are performed as needed to support effective service delivery and positive family outcomes. For a more comprehensive list of duties, follow the link in the posting.

We welcome you to be part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals and assist our clients/patients so they can achieve success. You will experience the opportunity to make a difference in the public sector as well as Make an ImpaCT as an Advanced Clinical Social Worker for the State of Connecticut. We encourage you to apply today!

Position Highlights: PCN 103602

• Full-time | 1st shift | Hybrid
• Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• A healthy work-life balance for all employees
• CT is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer (qualifying student loans may be forgiven after 10 years of service). More information is available.

• Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive lives
• Children, youth and families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment
• No child will be refused treatment based on ability to pay
• Services work best when integrated with community care

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• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications by the close date. Specify qualifications on your application. Must meet minimum experience and training requirements by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions. If outside the U.S., provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service for foreign education equivalencies.
• Resume Policy:
  Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process per Public Act 21-69. May require additional documentation later (e.g., cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure) at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all locations/shifts you are willing to work. Failure to do so may affect consideration for vacancies.
• Timely Submission:
  All materials must be received by the deadline. Revisions after submission are not typically allowed; exceptions may be requested by emailing DAS.SHRM.
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations may vary among branches of state government.
• Note:
  
  The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.

• Referral Questions:
  Complete any required Referral Questions by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via email after the close date or via Job Aps Personal Status Board.
• Prepare For An Interview:
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