Clinical Social Worker; Part-Time); Office​/On-site

Are you passionate about providing clinical support within forensic settings and collaborating across agencies to help individuals successfully transition back into the community? If so, we invite you to apply for this impactful role!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seekinga committed

Clinical Social Worker within the Jail Diversion/Forensics Division in Waterbury, CT. In this role you may be required to obtain eligibility to secure and uphold clearance required for access to correctional environments.

• FACILITY:
  Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
• DIVISION:
  
  Jail Diversion/Forensics
• LOCATION:
  
  Waterbury, CT
• POSITION NUMBER:
• SCHEDULE:
  
  32 hours per week;
  First shift. Tuesday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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

In this position the individual will serve as a member of multi-disciplinary clinical team under Forensics working collaboratively with community providers, other state operated service providers, Court Support Services Division, local and statewide hospitals, and liaison between agencies and Western CT Mental Health
- Waterbury Area.

Travel to various Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities and Whiting Forensics Hospital (WFH) to co-lead psycho-educational groups, engage with clients, collaborates with discharge planner from the correctional facility to WCMHN-Waterbury Area, and provide case management services to clients upon release and facilitate engagement with WCMHN-Waterbury Area treatment team.

Develop thorough clinical interviews with clients and families; treatment plans including measurable treatment objectives; provides clinical treatment services in form of triage, crisis intervention, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening and planning.

Conduct reviews of and assesses medical records including psychological assessment and treatment plans, concerning but not limited to mental, emotional, behavioral and addictive disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans.

Advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified needs; monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans, documents treatment in clinical records; completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies; consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients; provides forensic evaluations.

May lead other clinical staff of lower grade, social work students or clerical staff as required.

Maintains social work treatment and standards as required; may participate in research projects;

Performs related duties as required.

DMHAS is the state agency responsible for providing a comprehensive system of behavioral health services for adults experiencing mental health and substance use conditions across Connecticut. DMHAS works to ensure accessible, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based care through community programs, state-operated services, and partnerships with local providers. The agency is committed to improving outcomes for individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health needs by coordinating services, promoting early access to care, and supporting safe transitions across levels of treatment.

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network’s (WCMHN) mission is to provide comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and respect. WCMHN-Waterbury ACT team provides intensive clinical and case management services to individuals…