Clinical Social Worker; Office​/On-site FP

Introduction

Join Us as a Clinical Social Worker within our Clinical Services team!

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and mission-drive Clinical Social Worker (PCN 26543) to join and be a vital member our Clinical Services team in New Haven.

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday
• First shift, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
• Location:
  
  34 Park Street, New Haven, CT

This position plays a key role in providing evidence‑based clinical care to a caseload of individuals living with serious mental illness, co‑occurring conditions, and other complex challenges. Responsibilities include completing a range of clinical assessments and delivering individual, family, and group interventions.

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

• Provide evidence‑based clinical services to a caseload of individuals with serious mental illness and co‑occurring substance use disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments using multiple clinical tools.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy tailored to clients with chronic and complex needs.
• Support clients who frequently utilize emergency rooms, homeless shelters, food pantries, and other community resources.
• Address barriers related to trauma, incarceration, housing instability, financial strain, and unmet medical or mental health needs.
• Maintain treatment for a full caseload following the departure and advancement of a former team member.

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.

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 60-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics.

CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction. The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas. CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.

• 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 .

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried ed .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for independently providing clinical social work services.

OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE:
This class is accountable for serving as a case manager and advocate for clients that have received or need to receive behavioral health care services.

• As a member of multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community-based behavioral health services develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned clients…