Clinical Social Worker
THE POSITION:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced Clinical Social Worker to join our team within Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) in Bridgeport.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
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SCHEDULE: Part-Time (32 Hour) | First Shift
- Monday - Thursday | (8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.)
- Friday | (8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.)
- FACILITY: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center (GBCMHC)
- UNIT: Transitional Residential Program (TRP)
- ADDRESS: 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport
- POSITION NUMBER: 142461
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;
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance!
*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.
MORE 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.
OUR MISSION:
The vision of the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.
ABOUT THE UNIT:
Transitional Residence Program (TRP): TRP provides short-term housing for homeless individuals, incorporating rehabilitative programming for up to 20 consumers. TRP is an open residential program that provides supported living services, including medication monitoring, 24 hours a day until the consumer is ready for community re-entry. TRP also provides skill building groups, outings in the community, visiting hours for family and friends, three meals a day, and laundry facilities. TRP staff work collaboratively with all services within the Community Services Division in an effort to support the consumer to get back into housing in their community.