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THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Psychologist (Clinical) to join their Young Adult Services (YAS) Team! Duties of this position will include diagnostic formulation, treatment planning and intervention, as well as risk assessment and implementation. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
  • LOCATION: 78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT 
  • UNIT: Young Adult Services (YAS) Team
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 101067

 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU


 

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO 

  • Be part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing recovery oriented, age and developmentally appropriate clinical services in a community based setting to young adults with clinically complex and high risk behaviors, including developmental, psychosexual and trauma histories;
  • Develop and implement behavioral support plans and individual treatment plans, and train direct care staff in their implementation; 
  • Administer objective and projective psycho-diagnostic tests; 
  • Interpret results and write reports including profiles on intellectual functioning and personality organization as needed;
  • Provide individual, group and family therapy when indicated;
  • Utilize DMHAS initiatives in the provision of treatment, for example: DBT, IDDT, ARC, trauma treatment, person centered planning, etc.; and
  • Participate in case conferences, critical incident reviews, trainings, staff meetings, and supervision. 
     

ABOUT US 

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. 

WCMHN was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect. 

Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness.  Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services. 

 

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