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The Western CT Mental Health Network (WCMHN), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a Community Clinician to join our Outpatient Services team in Torrington. This full‑time role (40 hours/week) supports adults living with significant behavioral health needs through community‑based clinical services, recovery planning, and ongoing support.

 

POSITION DETAILS

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Community Clinician provides direct clinical and case management services to adults with complex behavioral health and substance use needs. This role is essential to supporting client safety, stability, and recovery in community settings. The clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering trauma‑sensitive, person‑centered, and recovery‑oriented care.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide case management and supportive counseling to adults with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders.
  • Conduct risk assessments and contribute to person‑centered recovery plans.
  • Provide individual, group, and family support services.
  • Deliver trauma‑sensitive and recovery‑oriented clinical care.
  • Document services and client progress in the electronic medical record in accordance with agency, state, and Medicaid standards.
  • Offer crisis intervention and support during client emergencies.
  • Collaborate with contracted agencies, community providers, and state and community hospitals to coordinate client care.
  • Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Support clients in developing natural supports and progressing in their recovery.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Comprehensive state benefits, visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families across Connecticut

 

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

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 Western Connecticut Mental Health Network was formed in 1996 by the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation, vocational and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness.

Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including Peer Support Programs, Supported Employment, Homeless Services, Residential, Crisis Services, Jail Diversion, Outpatient, Case Management, Behavioral Health Home, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and Young Adult Services.

Our Outpatient Services team provides trauma sensitive and recovery oriented behavioral health and addiction assessment and evaluation, recovery planning, case management, individual and group therapy and medication management. Additionally, the team provides access to integrated care which assists individual in addressing and improving their physical health needs in conjunction with their behavioral health needs.

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Please note:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in a health care field and two (2) years of experience working independently using clinical case management techniques in a behavioral health setting.

NOTE: Case management is defined as primary responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment of client progress towards meeting treatment objectives as outlined in an approved treatment plan.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

 

  • A Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or other clinical discipline may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • A current Connecticut license as a Registered Nurse OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license and two (2) years of experience working in a psychiatric setting may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and two (2) years at the level of a Mental Health Assistant 2 independently performing the full range of paraprofessional case management in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the General Experience.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience providing services in community-based behavioral health settings (e.g., in-home services, outreach programs, or community clinics).
  • Experience providing direct support or case management services to adults with behavioral health and/or substance use disorders.
  • Training or experience in evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches used by WCMHN, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, or Trauma-Informed Care.
  • Experience completing clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, or Medicaid standards.