Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from behavioral health or substance use challenges? Have you gained expertise in engaging individuals with compassion and empathy? If so, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team! The Capitol Region Mental Health (CRMHC), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Mental Health Assistant 1 (PCN 27147) in Hartford. This dedicated and compassionate individual will be a vital part of our direct-care team and improve the well-being for our clients and patients. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Location:

500

Vine Street, Hartford, CT Units:

Inpatient Unit Shift:

Third Shift, 12:15am to 8:15am

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours/week (see additional schedule information below)

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WORK WORK WORK WORK WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Function as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct care to inpatient individuals with severe mental illness transitioning to the community Assist patients, under supervision, in learning and practicing daily living skills Provide individual and group supportive treatment Help manage patient behaviors using supportive verbal communication Motivate patients to actively participate in therapeutic activities and develop personal treatment goals, including discharge planning Maintain a safe, healthy environment while protecting patients' civil rights Perform safety rounds to identify potential ligature risks and ensure unit safety Observe, document, and report patient behaviors and concerns to the Head Nurse Accompany patients to community-based services such as medical appointments, visits to different levels of care, and community activities Provide ongoing safety monitoring on the unit, including patient and environmental rounding, documentation, and reporting to the charge nurse

SALARY DETAILS

New hires in the classifications of Mental Health Assistant 1 shall be paid at the rate listed above. Upon successful completion of the working test period, effective the payroll period following, the Employee shall be compensated at Step 1 of the classification. Employees who have previously completed a working test period in an 1199-covered direct-care position shall not be subject to this reduced training rate upon transfer or promotion. The salary upon successful completion is: $60,497 - $81,483/year (•New State Employees Start at Minimum)

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. Capitol Region Mental Health Center (CRMHC) is a community based mental health center, operated by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which provides an array of innovative clinical and community support services to individuals with a psychiatric disability, in many cases with co-occurring problems of substance abuse. 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 . Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Meet Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits:

List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

Resume Policy:

Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.

This documentation may include:

a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:

All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

DAS.SHRM

@ct.gov.

Salary Calculations :

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.

Note :

The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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Note :

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.

Fried@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

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 within an inpatient unit. Experience in providing direct care in a behavioral health setting. Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

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.