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| Company Name: |
State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
| Location: |
Torrington, CT United States |
| Position Type: |
Part Time |
| Post Date: |
02/06/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
04/06/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Social & Human Services, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician |
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Advanced Clinical Social Worker (16 Hour | Part-Time)
Recruitment #260129-0965FP-001
Location: Torrington, CT
Date Opened: 2/6/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $43.36* - $58.47/hour (*New state employees start at the minimum.)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 2/20/2026 11:59:00 PM
The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is seeking to hire a part-time Advanced Clinical Social Worker within the Access Team at the Western CT Mental Health Network - Torrington Area (WCMHN-TA).
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Schedule:
-- Working days: Every Sunday and Monday
-- Part-time (16 hours per week)
-- First shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
- Facility: Western CT Mental Health Network-Torrington Area (WCMHN-TA)
- Unit: Access Center
- Location: 249 Winsted Road in Torrington, CT
- Work Environment: Office/On-site
- Position Number: 151247
THE ROLE
WCMHN-TA's Access Center provides Mobile Crisis Services to the 19 towns in the CAC 22 service area, supports numerous contract agencies serving that area, and coordinates care with the local hospital. The clinician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary Mobile Crisis Team that provides crisis evaluations and interventions in the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinically assesses risk in the community to formulate immediate interventions and administration of Emergency Certificates as clinically indicated;
- Provides services via the Regional Hotline with the skills to access/triage/activate resources for people who request information, support, or crisis intervention;
- Provides intake services to the 19 towns in the CAC 22 area by completing a psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, and other admission paperwork for the purpose of admitting clients to the agency;
- Communicates and works collaboratively with contract agencies, community providers, State of CT DMHAS and community hospitals as well as local and State police;
- Links community members to appropriate care, provides community resource information, and manages risk for negative outcomes in the community;
- Provides coverage for the Jail Diversion program as assigned by the program supervisor;
- Completes assessments and makes clinical recommendations for treatment as requested by the court;
- Coordinates care and monitors participation with psychiatric and substance abuse treatment services;
- Provides individual and group psychotherapy to a small caseload;
- Develops and implements person-centered recovery plans to guide treatment;
- Participates in case conferences and critical incident reviews;
- Documents treatment interventions in the electronic health record and completes reports and screenings in accordance with agency policies and procedures;
- Participates in organizational committees and trainings as assigned;
- Provides shift oversight for the Access Center staff as assigned by the program supervisor;
- Provides clinical supervision to assigned Access Center staff and to students and/or interns as assigned by the program supervisor.
ABOUT US
DMHAS - The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 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 - The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network’s 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.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
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 designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in designated positions.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
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