Clinical Social Worker

Introduction Join Us as a Clinical Social Worker within our Clinical Services team! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday First shift, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT 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. WHAT WE OFFER: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 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. 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 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. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! 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 This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Questions? We’re here to help: 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 at View email address on click.appcast.io. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) 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. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 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 and families which include consideration of developmental, social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental and medical issues. Develops treatment plans including measurable treatment objectives. Provides clinical treatment services in the form of triage, crisis intervention, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening and planning. Advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified needs. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans and documents treatment in clinical records. Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies. Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers. Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients. Provides forensic evaluations and court testimony as required. Maintains social work treatment and standards as required. May participate in research projects. Performs related duties as required. OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE Manages a caseload of consumer behavioral healthcare insurance complaints concerning coverage and/or payment. Reviews 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 and eligibility for insurance benefit payment. Participates in insurance appeal hearings and serves as clinical expert to defend and demonstrate that the diagnostic assessment and treatment plans are appropriate and required to address client behavioral healthcare needs. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization; family and interpersonal relationship dynamics; values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional social work; social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families; mental illnesses and approaches to treatment. Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs; independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience providing clinical treatment to adults with chronic, serious mental health and co‑occurring disorders. Experience utilizing evidence‑based practice techniques for treating mental health and co‑occurring substance use disordered adult clients in individual and group treatment modalities. Experience creating client centered treatment plans, documenting clinical sessions and meeting documentation deadlines and productivity standards. Experience maintaining positive working relationships within a multidisciplinary team and outside providers. Experience assessing and treating clients in crisis with suicidal ideation and complex trauma. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (m‑z) of the Connecticut General Statutes. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a‑7b(f). Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr