PSRB/Competency Monitor

Southern Arkansas University; Norwich, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA) in Connecticut seeks a qualified behavioral health professional to join the DMHAS-supported system. You will collaborate with inpatient treatment teams, outpatient providers, residential programs, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in a mental health or related field and three years of direct assessment, treatment planning, and services. Licensure as a LP-C or LCSW is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health or related health care discipline.
• Three (3) years of experience providing assessment, treatment planning, and direct treatment services.
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inpatient treatment teams, outpatient providers, residential programs, and community partners.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective risk management during transitions.
• Support individual recovery and help facilitate safe movement to community living.
• Promote long-term stability and connection to ongoing behavioral health services.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary"

Public speaking

Professional communication

Assessment planning

Education

Master's degree in mental health or related health care discipline

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• Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work Shift: First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with inpatient treatment teams, outpatient providers, residential programs, and community partners
• Ensure continuity of care and effective risk management during transitions
• Support individual recovery and help facilitate safe movement to community living
• Promote long‑term stability and connection to ongoing behavioral health services

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 Southeast Mental Health Authority (SMHA) isa community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.

Please note:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master’s degree in a mental health or related health care discipline and three (3) years of experience providing assessment, treatment planning, and direct treatment services to persons with severe and prolonged psychiatric disabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience providing forensic clinical assessment and treatment
• Experience with public speaking and/or testifying
• Experience writing professional communication for internal/external stakeholders