PSRB, Competency Monitor

PSRB, Competency Monitor (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) State of Connecticut to Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360 95,099 to 128,251 a year Full-time Monday to Friday 401 West Thames Street, Norwich, CT 06360 Job type Full-time Shift and schedule Monday to Friday Full job description Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference in your community? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Find out more information on this great opportunity below! The Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a PSRB/Competency Monitor (PCN 155180). This important position is being created in each Lead Mental Health Agency by the Department of Forensic Services to support individuals across the state.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: 401 West Thames Street, Building 301, Norwich, CT

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Coordinate comprehensive transition and discharge plans for individuals under PSRB supervision Collaborate with inpatient treatment teams, outpatient providers, residential programs, and community partners Ensure continuity of care and effective risk management during transitions Support individual recovery and help facilitate safe movement to community living Promote long?term stability and connection to ongoing behavioral health services More about the Agency and Facilities: 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 Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA) is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability. Please note: 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. Selection Plan For Assistance In Applying: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. Before You Apply: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting.