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Looking for an exciting opportunity in mental health care? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future! , a facility within the , under the umbrella of the , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is seeking qualified individuals to join our teams as Mental Health Assistant 1s.
These positions will by providing support and treatment services within our Transitional Residence Program. Find out more information on these great opportunities below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
First Shift : 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Second Shift : 4 : 00 p.m. to 12 : 30 a.m. Third Shift : 12 : 00 a.m. to 8 : 30 a.m.
Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Mental Health Assistant 1 should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.
Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU :
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING :
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES :
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (), 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 vision of the (SWCMHS) is to provide high quality, compassionate and culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to adults with behavioral health disorders who are indigent.
With three locations throughout Fairfield County, SWCMHS, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.
The Transitional Residence Program (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.
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Selection Plan
Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Mental Health Assistant 1 should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process.
Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment.
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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.
If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for assisting in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and / or rehabilitative interventions designed to support clients' short and / or long-term needs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Organizes and coordinates client appointments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience at the level of a Mental Health Trainee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may have significant exposure to communicable and / or infectious diseases, strongly disagreeable conditions and risk of injury.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.
Overview
Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service.
From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, but the time to enjoy your own.
Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold :
Full Time
Public Administration
$62k-81k (estimate)
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HARTFORD, CT
>50,000
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