Advanced Professional Counselor (40 Hour)

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 240506-4249FP-001

Location Torrington, CT

Date Opened 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $88,308* - $119,092/year (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 5/23/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

Are you an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)?

Explore a rewarding career where your expertise will make an impact!

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Join the State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) as an Advanced Professional Counselor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4249FP&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) ! Step into a rewarding role on our dynamic Young Adult Services (YAS) team, where you will be pivotal in offering vital clinical support to young adults and their families, helping them navigate their challenges and celebrate their successes. Explore the details below and seize the opportunity to be a part of something meaningful!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• DIVISION: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn---homepage) )

• TEAM: Young Adult Services (YAS)

• ADDRESS: Torrington, CT

• SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), First Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• POSITION NUMBER: 142081

  WHY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT:

• Join an Award-Winning Team: Be part of the prestigious Forbes-ranked State of Connecticut, recognized as one of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) . Experience national acclaim for providing unparalleled job growth, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.

• Platinum Healthcare Excellence: Enjoy the nation's top-rated healthcare plan for state employees and their dependents. Our Platinum Healthcare Plan, ranked the best by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and endorsed by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , ensures comprehensive coverage (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) and well-being for you and your family.

• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our robust pension plan and explore supplemental retirement offerings, ensuring a secure and comfortable future for you and your loved ones.

• Invest in Your Education and Future: As a Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, the State of Connecticut supports your educational journey. You may qualify for student loan forgiveness after just 10 years of dedicated service. Learn more here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) .

• Time for What Matters: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year. Prioritize your well-being and make the most of your personal time.

• Unlock Your Potential: Grow professionally with a range of development opportunities. The State of Connecticut is committed to nurturing your skills and helping you reach new heights in your career.

• Cultivate Balance: We believe in a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Join us in fostering an environment where your professional and personal lives harmonize, allowing you to thrive in both.

  DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals

• Provide support to a division 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

• Work together in a collaborative team environment

  MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND DIVISION:

  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-s ufficiency in those we serve.

  Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) was established in 1996 by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). It oversees clinical, fiscal, and administrative aspects of mental health services in Region 5. The network operates in Waterbury, Danbury, and Torrington, with over 200 dedicated staff offering comprehensive services for individuals with long-term mental illnesses.

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  Selection Plan

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To Apply:

• 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.

• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. 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. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. 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, 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.

• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

  Connect With Us:

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency behavioral health program as part of a multi-disciplinary team at one or more locations this class is accountable for skilled clinical counseling treatment and leadership services involving complex case assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Independently provides highly skilled direct professional counseling treatment services to clients with complex emotional, behavioral or interpersonal problems through comprehensive clinical assessments and provision of individual, family and group treatment;

• Provides individual field work instruction and/or clinical supervision which includes instruction in use of comprehensive psychosocial assessments, case management, needs assessment and supportive counseling;

• Develops and maintains comprehensive treatment and/or rehabilitation plans including measurable treatment objectives;

• Initiates consultation and collaboration with other mental health providers to improve delivery of current services and/or identify unmet needs within current service system;

• Assists in resolution of administrative, personnel and clinical issues in program;

• Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;

• Prepares administrative reports and suggests operational policies and procedures;

• Oversees development and/or implementation of individual client treatment plans;

• May be assigned administrative oversight of research projects;

• May provide expert testimony to courts;

• May represent program in liaison relationships with other community agencies and resources;

• May chair or serve on unit committees that develop services for clients;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• and ability to instruct others on principles, methodology, casework and techniques of counseling, interviewing and psychosocial assessment;

• family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;

• Knowledge of

• statutes, regulations and standards relating to mental health services;

• state law governing licensed professional counselor practice standards;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• integrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment plans for difficult and/or complex case assignments;

• lead task groups including but not limited to treatment teams.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience as a licensed professional counselor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience performing intake (psychosocial) assessments and risk assessments

• Experience providing clinical services including individual, group and family therapy as well as other treatment interventions to young adults (ages 18 to 25) with behavioral health and substance abuse issues

• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing

• Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team with professional and paraprofessional staff

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (a-f) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive and/or abusive clients.

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.

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