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Location: Danbury, CT, CT Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/24/2025 Expire Date: 05/24/2025 Job Categories: Healthcare, Other |
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Professional Counselor (40 Hour) - Apply by 5/6/25! Professional Counselor (40 Hour) Office/On-Site Recruitment #250421-6355FP-001 Location Danbury, CT Date Opened 4/23/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $86,261 - $116,571/year (*New State employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 5/6/2025 11:59:00 PM THE POSITION: The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Professional Counselor to join our team! This position will provide individual and group therapy to individuals diagnosed with chronic mental health and/or substance use disorders. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.), Monday - Friday FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) UNIT: Outpatient Unit ADDRESS: 78 Triangle Street, Danbury, CT POSITION NUMBER: 89785 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance! 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! DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO: Develop and provide case management, conduct needs assessments, and offer supportive counseling to address clients' strengths, weaknesses, and needs; Conduct psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned clients and their families, considering developmental, social, cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental, and medical issues; Create treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives, as well as monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these plans; Document treatment in clinical records and utilize electronic health records, computer technology, and data; Provide clinical treatment services, which include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention and risk assessment; Advocate and develop networks for social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting their identified needs; Complete reports in accordance with agency and accrediting body requirements; and Consult with other behavioral health providers to enhance service delivery to clients! 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. 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. Contact Information
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