Mental Health Assistant 1 (40 Hour) Office/On-site Recruitment # 240917-5724FK-001 Location Torrington, CT Date Opened 9/23/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $57,581* - $77,556/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/7/2024 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future! The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/WCMHN/Agency-Files/WCMHN---Homepage) , under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Mental Health Assistant 1 (PCN 99080) to join our team on third shift. This position will provide support to our Young Adult Services Transitional Housing Program. Find out more information on this great opportunity below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: + Location: 847 East Main Street, Torrington, CT + Work Shift: Third Shift, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. + Work Schedule: See Below FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY WEEK 1: off Work Work off Work Work Work WEEK 2: Work off off Work Work Work Work WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - 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 ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: + Provides support to the clients residing in the Young Adult Transitional Housing Program. + Building and fostering therapeutic relationships with clients using trauma sensitive interventions. + Supporting clients with their recoveries. + Documenting interventions and progress in the medical records. + Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. + Implementing treatment plan, skill-building modules and behavioral support plans. + Utilizing considerable interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The State of Connecticut, ( https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS (http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?a=2899&q=334082) ), 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 (WCMHN) (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn---homepage) was formed in 1996 by the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation, vocational and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. Transitional Housing/Respite Services: Provides support to clients residing in the Young Adult Transitional Housing program. Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us! Please note: + A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. + All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) . 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Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: + Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. + This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. + Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 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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 + Participates in assigned nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions to meet client short and long-term needs; + Advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences; + Assists client in developing effective strategies for managing internal and external stress; + Routinely solicits personal goals and preferences; + Identifies and facilitates use of appropriate support networks; + Participates in education and training activities to further skill development; + Participates in admission and discharge planning activities; + Protects civil rights of client; + Maintains a safe and healthy environment; + May manage client behaviors through verbal communication as needed; + Performs related duties as required. COMMUNITY OR OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS: + Functions as a member of a case management team or program; + Participates in assessment, crisis intervention and monitoring of clients in community at large (i.e., emergency rooms, jails, homeless shelters, outpatient programs, etc.); + Assists client in learning and practicing daily living skills, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills; + Provides individual, group and/or family supportive treatment under appropriate supervision. INPATIENT WARD OR UNIT: + Communicates and interacts with clients; + Participates in development of nursing care and treatment plans; + Encourages client to participate in therapeutic activities; + Observes and records client behavior and prepares pertinent reports; + Participates in on-going education and training programs; + May participate in follow up of client in community-based services; + May supervise self-administration of oral medication. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + acceptable standards of nursing care; + psychiatric rehabilitation and/or case management principles and procedures; + community support systems and resources; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + counseling skills; + Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 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 working with a multi-disciplinary team in the review and delivery of person-centered recovery plan interventions. + Experience in assessing and providing assistance with activities of daily living. + Experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse disorders. + Experience documenting in an electronic health record. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. 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. 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