Clinical Social Worker (32 Hour)(Part-time | Office/On-site)

Clinical Social Worker (32 Hour)

Part-time | Office/On-site

Recruitment #260722-0966FP-002

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 8/6/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $43.41 - $58.66/hour (New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 8/17/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Clinical Social Worker (PCN 141806) to join and be a vital member our Jail Diversion Community Reentry Program (CORP) in Waterbury.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Part-time (32 hours/week), Monday - Thursday
• First shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 95 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT

The Jail Diversion Program represents the collaboration of Waterbury Court (GA-4), Bantam Court (GA-18), Danbury Court (GA-3) and the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) to better identify and facilitate clinical alternatives to incarceration for defendants with mental and substance abuse disorders. When appropriate, these services facilitate continuation of treatment, timely referrals and linkage to treatment services in the community and in jail. Licensed mental health professionals located in regional courthouses provide assessment and referral to clinical services for persons with mental health and substance abuse disorders during pre-arraignment lock-up, while out on bond or on a Promise to Appear. Jail Diversion clinicians collaborate with court personnel to ensure that the individuals treatment needs are considered in determining a disposition. The clinician also provides linkage to community and Department of Correction treatment providers to address the individuals treatment needs. These court clinicians also refer to the spectrum of services offered by the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network and its contracted providers to find the best match between individuals and a community services provider.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Working as part of the Community Reentry Program (CORP) team to coordinate care across multiple agencies and service systems.
• Collaborating closely with community providers, state-operated services, Court Support Services Division, hospitals, and Western CT Mental Health Network - Waterbury Area (WCMHN-WA).
• Traveling to Department of Corrections facilities and Whiting Forensics Hospital to co-lead psycho‑educational groups and engage directly with clients.
• Serving as liaison between correctional discharge planners and WCMHN-WA to support smooth transitions from incarceration to community-based services.
• Providing case management support to assist clients during reentry and helping facilitate their engagement with treatment teams.
• Reviewing and synthesizing medical records, psychological assessments, and treatment documentation to determine appropriate next steps for client care.
• Building and maintaining networks of social and clinical resources to ensure clients receive comprehensive support upon release.
• Documenting client progress, completing required reporting, and ensuring compliance with agency standards and accrediting bodies.
• Consulting with behavioral health partners to enhance service coordination and address client needs more effectively.
• Conducting forensic evaluations as required by program needs.
• Offering guidance or oversight to junior staff, students, or clerical personnel when needed.
• Participating in program-related research initiatives or other assigned tasks that support program goals.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (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.

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) 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.

Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including Peer Support Programs, Supported Employment, Homeless Services, Residential, Crisis Services, Jail Diversion, Outpatient, Case Management, Behavioral Health Home, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and Young Adult Services.

The Western Connecticut Mental Health Network's mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

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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 Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

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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 independently providing clinical social work services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• As a member of multi-disciplinary clinical team or within a network of community-based behavioral health services develops psychosocial assessments through clinical interviews with assigned clients and families which include consideration of developmental, social and/or cultural, substance abuse, psychological, environmental and medical issues;
• Develops treatment plans including measurable treatment objectives;
• Provides clinical treatment services in the form of triage, crisis intervention, individual, group and/or family therapy, screening and planning;
• Advocates and develops networks of social and clinical services to assist clients in meeting identified needs;
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of treatment plans and documents treatment in clinical records;
• Completes reports in accordance with agency and accrediting bodies;
• Provides clinical supervision to Licensed Master Social Workers;
• Consults and collaborates with other behavioral health providers to improve delivery of services to clients;
• Provides forensic evaluations and court testimony as required;
• Maintains social work treatment and standards as required;
• May participate in research projects;
• Performs related duties as required. See additional information here.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• social work methodology, casework, group work and community mobilization;

• family and interpersonal relationship dynamics;

• values, sanctions, purposes and ethics of professional social work;

• social, cultural, economic, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence attitudes and behaviors of clients and families;

• mental illnesses and approaches to treatment;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• devise and implement a treatment plan with measurable goals that address client needs;

• independently apply current psychiatric treatment modalities to address client needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in treating adults in an outpatient setting with severe and persistent mental health and substance use disorders.
• Experience in working with clients with severe legal involvement and oversite.
• Experience in testifying in a court setting.
• Experience in running clinical groups.
• Ability to be approved to go into prisons.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (m-z) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).

• 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.

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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