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Mental Health Assistant 1 - Apply by June 17
Company: State of Connecticut
Location: Waterbury, CT
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 06/09/2025
Expire Date: 07/09/2025
Salary: 50-75
Job Categories: Social Services, Government and Policy, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Counseling, Medical
Job Description
Mental Health Assistant 1 - Apply by June 17
Find out more information and apply online at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=250529&R2=5724FK&R3=001

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 a qualified individual to join our team as a Mental Health Assistant 1 (PCN 25804) in Waterbury. This position will provide residential support services to adult clients within our Respite Unit, a 15-bed sub-acute/transitional housing program, in the community. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Work Schedule: Rotating schedule, with every other weekend and alternating Monday and Thursday Off
Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Work Shift: Second shift, 3:00 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.
Location: 95 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
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.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Providing monitoring and therapeutic interventions to clients requiring intense contact and supervision in a community setting.
Understanding of trauma sensitive principle/practices as well as person centered recovery planning.
Assisting clients in learning and practicing daily living skills, medication monitoring and community adaptation skills.
Providing individual, group support, teaching and skill building as informed by DLA-20.
Monitoring and documenting client presentations, behaviors and overall progress toward recovery goals in electronic medical record in a timely fashion
Developing and participating in community activities with clients to promote and teach pro-social behaviors.
Assisting individuals in developing effective coping strategies to manage internal and external stress, ability to recognize and report back to clinical team potential risk factors and provide support to mitigate risk.
Providing direct care services in a culturally appropriate manner.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

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.

Western Connecticut Mental Health Network is committed to the following values:

Choice
Hope
Access
New Opportunities
Growth
Empowerment
The Respite Program provides short-term residential care for individuals who are homeless, awaiting acceptance to services, or are leaving the hospital. The Respite Program is operated collaboratively with Waterbury Hospital.

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience at the level of a Mental Health Trainee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
An Associate's degree in mental health technology may be substituted for the General Experience.
Two (2) years of college training in a behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience.
One (1) year of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist providing peer support to agency clients may be substituted for the General Experience.
Completion of a mental health trainee certificate program may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with working in outpatient settings and providing services within the community
Experience in written documentation and managing large volumes of paperwork
Experience with mental health and/or substance abuse
Experience using computer applications, such as: Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Teams
Experience in locating housing and working with homeless individuals
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