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Clinical Social Worker

State of Connecticut Executive Branch
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Join the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as a Clinical Social Worker and become part of a team dedicated to providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented care. In this role, you'll contribute to treatment planning, deliver direct patient care, and support individuals on their journey to wellness. Explore the details below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 

  • DIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
  • LOCATION: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC), Bridgeport, CT
  • UNIT: Community Outreach and Engagement Service (COES)
  • SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • POSITION NUMBER: 28163

WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

  • Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
  • Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
  • Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Provide input regarding patient care needs, response to treatment, and recommend modifications in the overall plan of care
  • Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administrative, and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, deliver clinical interventions, and enhance patient outcomes

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.

With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY OUREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICE (COES):

The COES is the “front door” for community-based services in Bridgeport. The Unit coordinates streamlined access to the most appropriate and effective services within SWCMHS.  COES provides community outreach, triage, diagnostic and evaluation services, homeless outreach services, short-term treatment services, employment services, peer support, and referrals to community providers.  COES is the initial point of entry into the SWCMHS, manages admission to all SWCMHS programs and is designed to quickly identify an individual’s needs and refer them to the appropriate level of care either within SWCMHS or in the community. 


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