Advanced Professional Counselor
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THE POSITION:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced Advanced Professional Counselor to join our team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- SCHEDULE: Part-Time (24 Hour), Friday/Saturday/Sunday, Second Shift (4:00 P.M. - 12:30 A.M.)
- FACILITY: Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC)
- UNIT: Mobile Crisis Team
- ADDRESS: 500 Vine Street, Hartford
- PCN: 133570
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- The opportunity to work for 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;
- We encourage a strong work/life balance for all state employees.
- We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.
*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;
- Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
- Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
- Make a difference in the public sector; and
- Work together in a collaborative team environment.
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.
ABOUT THE FACILITY:
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.
ABOUT THE UNIT:
The Mobile Crisis Team provides psychiatric crisis services. These services include evaluations of individuals in psychiatric crisis at the Center and in the community (individuals' homes, jails, shelters, residential programs, hospital emergency rooms, nursing homes, and in other mental health facilities.) The Mobile Crisis Team assesses the individuals' need for services, and assists in resolving the crisis. In addition, assessment services are offered during normal working hours to assist clients in obtaining services at Capitol Region Mental Health Center or to refer clients for services to other area providers.
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