Advanced Professional Counselor (Part-Time)

　　Office/On-Site

　　Recruitment # 240117-4249FP-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $42.30 - $57.04/hour

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/7/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact?

　　Join us and be part of a revolutionary team that impacts our community every day!

　　The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Advanced Professional Counselor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4249FP&R1=&R3=) (Part-Time).

　　Position Highlights:

　　FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/CRMHC/Agency-Files/CRMHC-Homepage) )

　　UNIT: Mobile Crisis Unit

　　LOCATION: Hartford , CT

　　SCHEDULE: Part -time (24 hours weekly), 3rd shift, Friday - Sunday 12:00am - 8:30am

　　POSITION NUMBER: 133571

　　What We Can Offer You:

　　The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

　　NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　Professional growth and development opportunitie s

　　A healthy work/life balance to all employees

　　*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.

　　Discover The Opportunity To:

　　Engage in a rewarding career;

　　Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

　　Thrive in an exciting environment;

　　Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

　　The Role:

　　Job duties include, but are not limited to:

　　Function as a member of Mobile Crisis Team providing crisis services and Intake evaluations to DMHAS target population of clients with severe mental illness, many of whom also have co-occurring substance abuse and medical disorders.

　　Independently provide highly skilled crisis assessments in the community;

　　Provide psychiatric diagnostic assessments for clients being referred for CRMHC services;

　　Provide brief clinical treatment/ substance abuse services to adults including individual therapies, case management and other interventions;

　　Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identifies critical risk issues.

　　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-s ufficiency in those we serve.

　　CRMHC is a community based mental health center, operated by DMHAS, which provides an array of innovative clinical and community support services to individuals with a psychiatric disability, in many cases with co-occurring problems of substance abuse.

　　In addition to the function of providing individuals with behavioral health services, CRMHC also collaborates with the Greater Hartford DMHAS-Funded Mental Health Programs that is comprised of 15 non-profit agencies located in Hartford and West Hartford. These agencies work together to provide a comprehensive array of behavioral health services to nearly 3300 individuals and families.

　　Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

　　Selection Plan

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　　To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

　　This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

　　Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

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　　Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

　　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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　Connect With Us:

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

　　Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at [email protected] .

　　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 skilled clinical counseling treatment and leadership services involving complex case assignments.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Independently provides highly skilled direct professional counseling treatment services to clients with complex emotional, behavioral or interpersonal problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;

　　Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments, case management, needs assessment and supportive counseling;

　　Develops and maintains comprehensive treatment and/or rehabilitation plans including measurable treatment objectives;

　　Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system;

　　Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel and clinical issues in program;

　　Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;

　　Prepares administrative reports and suggests operational policies and procedures;

　　Oversees development and/or implementation of individual client treatment plans;

　　May be assigned administrative oversight of research projects;

　　May provide expert testimony to courts;

　　May represent program in liaison relationships with other community agencies and resources;

　　May chair or serve on unit committees that develop services for clients;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of

　　and ability to instruct others on principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment;

　　family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;

　　Knowledge of

　　statutes, regulations and standards relating to mental health services;

　　state law governing licensed professional counselor practice standards;

　　Considerable

　　interpersonal skills;

　　oral and written communication skills;

　　Ability to

　　integrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment plans for difficult and/or complex case assignments;

　　lead task groups including but not limited to treatment teams.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　One (1) year of experience as a licensed professional counselor.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience assessing risk of clients with severe and persistent mental illness in the community.

　　Experience assessing the substance abuse treatment needs of clients with a history of severe and persistent mental illness.

　　Experience working in a mental health agency within a multi-disciplinary team to address client treatment needs.

　　Experience with concurrent documentation, utilization of electronic health record systems and telehealth treatment methods (Microsoft Teams, Office 365 suite, and voice/video).

　　Experience completing biopsychosocial and risk assessments for clients with severe and persistent mental illness.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (a-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

　　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.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.

　　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.

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