PSRB/Competency Monitor (40 Hour) (Office/On-site) State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services - 3.9 Middletown, CT Job Details Full-time $95,099 - $128,251 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals with disabilities Diagnostic evaluation Master's degree Care planning in social services Mental health facility experience Medical treatment knowledge Full Job Description Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference in your community? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Find out more information on this great opportunity below! River Valley Services (RVS), 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 PSRB/Competency Monitor (PCN 155188). This important position will serve as part of our Forensic Unit team in Middletown.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Work Schedule:

Monday -

Friday Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work Shift:

First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:

351 Silver St, Middletown, CT

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Coordinate comprehensive transition and discharge plans for individuals under PSRB supervision 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. River Valley Services (RVS), a community mental health center serving Middlesex County and the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). RVS's goal is to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders and who lack the financial means to secure such services in the private sector. River Valley Services (RVS) provides comprehensive behavioral health services throughout the community, helping individuals achieve greater independence, stability, and successful integration into community living.

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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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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) or the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) this class is accountable for providing monitoring, evaluation, competency restoration and consultation services involving complex forensic cases.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

At a DMHAS facility, restoration to competency services program, or other PSRB related programs, provides evaluation and consultation services to inpatient treatment teams responsible for providing direct treatment to clients with complex psychological and social problems; Initiates consultation and collaboration with other DMHAS staff and mental health providers to assess current services; Collaborates with consulting psychiatrists in monitoring and evaluating PSRB and restoration to competency patients, their privileges, and treatment programs; Monitors and evaluates the ability of community programs to meet statutory mandates; Provides consultation and technical and/or clinical advice to community programs, facilities and/or DMHAS staff; Performs comprehensive clinical assessments; Evaluates patients for risk factors for violence; Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication; Prepares statutorily required six-month reports, competency status reports and other clinical or special reports for the PSRB; Testifies before and responds to questions at PSRB hearings or at state Superior Courts; Compiles current clinical statistics for PSRB, court clinic or competency restoration; Represents program or agency during hearings or serves as a liaison with other community agencies and resources; May monitor and evaluate the development of individual patient treatment and/or service plans; May monitor compliance with PSRB orders; May provide in-service educational presentations concerning PSRB/Competency services and the means to access them; May present information on mental illness, mental health and forensic issues and services, and PSRB to family members, treatment teams, and community employers, residential programs, and medical or mental health treatment providers; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to instruct others about theories of human behavior, current diagnostic categories of mental illness, family dynamics, substance abuse and human sexuality; social, cultural, economic, political, religious, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence behavior of clients, families, service programs, and society at large; Knowledge of statutes, regulations and standards relating to mental health and the PSRB; state law governing professional standards for their respective disciplines; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to independently apply in practice current psychiatric treatment modalities including but not limited to behavioral, cognitive, object-relations, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches; Ability to integrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment and/or service plans for difficult and/or complex cases; collaborate with in- and outpatient treatment teams; effectively lead interdisciplinary meetings and arrive at a consensus.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits during employment in this class. Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communications in designated positions. Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.