Clinical Social Worker (Part-Time) Office/On-site #260805-0966FP-001

About the Role

Seeking a compassionate and dedicated professional to support individuals on their recovery journey from mental health and substance use challenges. The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for a part‑time Clinical Social Worker (PCN 142085) for the Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN) Community Support Program in Torrington.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group supportive counseling, education, and skills building to clients in community living settings
• Deliver case management services, including assistance with entitlements, housing, transportation, and basic needs
• Assess and manage client risk, respond to crises, and complete psychosocial and risk assessments along with person‑centered recovery plans
• Collaborate with treatment team members, document services in the electronic health record, and participate in case conferences, incident reviews, and team meetings
• Conduct community outreach, coordinate care with external agencies and hospitals, transport clients as needed, and participate in organizational trainings and committees

Qualifications

• Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy as well as other treatment interventions to adults with behavioral health, substance abuse, and trauma issues
• Experience completing intake (psychosocial) assessments, risk assessments, and person-centered recovery plans
• Experience providing clinical direction to paraprofessional staff about effectively providing behavioral health care
• Experience providing and documenting billable services

Special Requirements

• Incumbents must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work in Connecticut
• Incumbents must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs
• May require knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain positions
• May require ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain positions
• May be required to travel

Schedule

1st shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Part‑time, 32 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive suite of state employee benefits, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance. Note: Benefits may vary or may not apply to certain part-time positions.

About Us

DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated, holistic network of services that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency. WCMHN-TA, under the umbrella of the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network, is responsible for the clinical, fiscal, and administrative oversight of state-operated and contracted agencies providing mental health services in the northwest corner of Connecticut.