Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour) - State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (Accepting applications through 4/24/25) | |||||
Company: State of Connecticut Location: New Haven, CT, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 03/18/2025 Expire Date: 04/18/2025 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories: Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician |
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Clinical Social Worker (40 Hour) - State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (Accepting applications through 4/24/25) Are you a highly motivated and experienced CT-licensed Clinical Social Worker? The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for the role of Clinical Social Worker at the New Haven Correctional Center in New Haven, CT. If you're interested in this exemplary position in state service, we invite you to read along to learn more and apply today! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, second shift SHIFT: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation is required. LOCATION: New Haven Correctional Center (New Haven, CT) BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 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. Sick, vacation, and personal leave. Student Loan Forgiveness - the 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 for more information. We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. Network within a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. Engage in a rewarding career. Make a difference in the public sector. Work together in a collaborative team environment. As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from: A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). State license reimbursement; Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. OUR AGENCY & FACILITY OUR MISSION The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. NEW HAVEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER The New Haven Correctional Center houses primarily pretrial offenders and serves the superior courts in Meriden, New Haven, Bantam, Litchfield and Waterbury. It is a level 4 high-security facility. The Mental Health Department offers a variety of programs for offenders who are experiencing stress and depression, including emotional literacy, community groups and psycho-education. The Education Department has instituted a program designed to identify non-English speaking offenders upon admission for referral to educators who specialize in teaching English to speakers of other languages. YOUR ROLE The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, case management services and other clinical activities. Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative discharge planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available. The duties of a Clinical Social Worker may include: Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments Developing of interdisciplinary treatment plans Conducting risk assessments Coordinating with community supports and treatment providers Engaging in evidence based behavioral health services including both individual and group psychotherapy Providing care for a population with a full array of clinical diagnoses including mood, psychotic and personality disorders Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team including behavioral health clinicians, psychologists, psychiatry providers and medical and corrections professionals. More details can be found in the job bulletin (linked below) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Correctional or Forensic Behavioral health treatment experience Experience with crisis intervention Experience with behavior management Experience with individual and group psychotherapy Experience with criminal justice involved adults Contact Information
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Company Description: The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. |