Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish/English Bilingual)

Department of Administrative Services - State of Connecticut
Any Location, CT
Category Social Services
Job Description
The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Master Social Worker to join the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) on our Community Support Program (CSP) team in Bridgeport, CT. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide intensive, person-centered, community-based services to individuals who require the highest level of support to succeed in their recovery journey.

Requirements

  • Possess the credentials of a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Connecticut.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Experience providing office and community-based outpatient services to individuals with severe chronic mental illness, co-occurring disorders, complex medical comorbidities, histories of psychological trauma, and histories of legal involvement.
  • Experience providing community-based (i.e. office based and non-office based) skill building and case management oriented behavioral health services.
  • Experience providing individual and group counseling.
  • Experience within a multi-disciplinary clinical team of professional and paraprofessional staff.
  • Experience with crisis intervention.
  • Experience with electronic health records (WITS or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

  • Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
  • Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees
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