Lead Forensic Treatment Specialist; Office​/On-site HN

Introduction

Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking current DMHAS employees to join our team as Lead Forensic Treatment Specialists. These roles will help support our teams in Middletown.

• Location:
  
  70 O'Brien Drive, Middletown, CT
• Shift: Full-time, Second Shift, 2:45pm to 11:15pm
• Units:
  Dutcher 2 North (PCN 25384) and Whiting Unit 4 (PCN 146108)
• Two-week rotational schedules. See additional information below.

A male only long term unit located within the enhanced security, Dutcher building aimed at community reintegration for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and or substance use disorders.

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A male only, maximum security, long term unit for patients with mental illness/substance use disorders that have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect.

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As a State of Connecticut employee, we offer the same competitive benefits which you are accustomed.

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

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
• Provide support to hospital that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
• Assist our clients and employees so they can achieve success;
• Make a difference in the public sector; and
• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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. Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Whiting Forensic Hospital provides high quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment and evaluation services for patients with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. This is accomplished with full respect for the civil and human rights of each patient.

Our goal is to assist individuals to manage their illnesses and achieve personal recovery goals through developing the skills necessary to live safely in the community.

• 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.

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your…