Licensed Master Social Worker (Spanish/English Bilingual) #260424-0964FP-001

Are you a Spanish-speaking Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) ready to make a difference?Use your bilingual skills to support individuals with complex behavioral health needs in the community. Join out dedicated team and apply today!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.Position HighlightsDIVISION: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)ADDRESS: 100 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CTUNIT: Community Support Program (CSP)SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours per week), First Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - FridayPOSITION NUMBER: 27763Why The State Of ConnecticutExplore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offerEnjoy endless opportunities forprofessional growth and developmentEmbrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees Discover The Opportunity ToMake a real impact by supporting individuals with complex needs in their own communitiesBe part of a mission-driven team focused on promoting recovery, resilience, and independenceGuide clients toward stability, growth, and long-term successServe your community through menainful public serviceThrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment About UsDMHAS 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-s ufficiency in those we serve.SWCMHS oversees and manages contracts with private nonprofit and residential mental health providers across the southwest region. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS offers inpatient, outpatient, ACT, and community support services for adults with serious behavioral health needs, as well as services for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired. The system also provides mobile crisis response, homeless outreach, and specialized programs such as Shelter Plus Care, a housing initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health or medical conditions.The Community Support Program (CSP) is designed for individuals who need the most intense level of community-based care. The program utilizes a team approach to provide intensive, rehabilitative community support, crisis intervention, individual and group skill-building, also known as recovery education. Most of the interventions are community-based, delivered in the individual's home, neighborhood or community, which enables the team to become intimately familiar with the individual's surroundings, strengths and challenges, within the context of their environment. The desired outcome is to assist individuals toward an independent, enriched life based on their own choices and preferences.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESProvide case management services to assigned clients, including but not limited to entitlements, housing, basic needs, transportationProvide Behavioral Health Home and Targeted Case Management services according to the department and agency requirements and standardsProvide individual and group supportive counseling, education and skills building to clients in community living and develops and composes client Recovery PlansCollaborate and cooperate with client’s treatment team members and assist with the implementation of client recovery plansDocument services in the DMHAS/SWCMHS EHR and complete assessments per agency policies and proceduresCollaborate and participate in All Treater’s Meetings with outside providersProvide outreach and engagement in the community whenever neededProvide crisis intervention in collaboration with internal and external service providersProvide liaison service to clients who are in transition from long-term inpatient beds to community livingParticipate in treatment planning meeting, Team meetings, staff meetings, risk committee meetings and case conference as scheduledTransport clients to appointments when neededComply with all relevant regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.Performs related duties as required Minimum QualificationsPossess the credentials of a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Connecticut.Preferred QualificationsBilingual in Spanish and EnglishExperience 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 involvementExperience providing community-based (i.e. office based and non-office based) skill building and case management oriented behavioral health servicesExperience providing individual and group counseling.Experience within a multi-disciplinary clinical team of professional and paraprofessional staffExperience with crisis interventionExperience with electronic health records (WITS or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite Special RequirementsIncumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs 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.