PSRB/Competency Monitor (40 Hour)

Job description

PSRB/Competency Monitor (40 Hour)

nOffice/On-Site

nRecruitment # FP-001

nLocation Waterbury, CT

nDate Opened 9/25/ :00:00 AM

nSalary $95,099 - $128,251/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

nJob Type Open to the Public

nClose Date 10/5/ :59:00 PM

nGo Back Apply View Benefits (

nnnnnnIntroduction

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n nDo you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

nThe State of Connecticu t ( , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS ( ) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced PSRB Competency Monitor ( to join our team.

nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

nnnFacility: W estern Connecticut Mental Health Network ( WCMHN ( )

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nnTeam: Forensics Division

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nnLocation: Waterbury, CT

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nnSchedule: Full -time, 40 hours per week, 1st shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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nnPCN:

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n nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

nnnVisit our new State Employee Benefits Overview ( page!

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nnProfessional growth and development opportunities.

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nnA healthy work/life balance to all employees

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n nDISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

nnnEngage in a rewarding career;

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nnShowcase your talents in a meaningful role;

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nnThrive in an exciting environment;

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nnProvide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;

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nnWork together in a collaborative team environment.

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n nTHE ROLE:

nThe PSRB/Competency Monitor position is essential to enabling WCMHN to facilitate thoughtful and safe transitions for individuals who are under the supervision of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and are transitioning from inpatient hospitalization to community living. This clinician is responsible for engagement with the individual in need of ongoing behavioral health care in the community and for collaboration with care providers throughout the transitional leave and conditional release phases overseen by the PSRB. The licensed clinician in this role provides critical clinical and risk assessment, clinical consultation to DMHAS and other mental health providers, monitors the individual’s compliance with the orders of the PSRB and provides court testimony as required.

nMORE ABOUT US:

nDMHAS 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.

nThe WCMHN's mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

nPlease note:

nA comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

nAll state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace ( .

nSelection Plan

nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit ( for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

nBEFORE YOU APPLY:

nnnMeet 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.

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nnEducational 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.

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nnResume 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.

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nnPreferred 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.

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nnTimely 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

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nnSalary 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.

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nnNote: 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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n nAFTER YOU APPLY:

nnnSome email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.

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nnFor added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”

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nnReferral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

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nnPrepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

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nnStay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

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nnThe immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

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nnNote: 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

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nnThis 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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n nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

nDue 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 Julie Barker at .

nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

nPURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

nIn 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.

nEXAMPLES OF DUTIES

nnnAt 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;

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nnInitiates consultation and collaboration with other DMHAS staff and mental health providers to assess current services;

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nnCollaborates with consulting psychiatrists in monitoring and evaluating PSRB and restoration to competency patients, their privileges, and treatment programs;

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nnMonitors and evaluates the ability of community programs to meet statutory mandates;

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nnProvides consultation and technical and/or clinical advice to community programs, facilities and/or DMHAS staff;

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nnPerforms comprehensive clinical assessments;

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nnEvaluates patients for risk factors for violence;

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nnDevelops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;

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nnPrepares statutorily required six-month reports, competency status reports and other clinical or special reports for the PSRB;

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nnTestifies before and responds to questions at PSRB hearings or at state Superior Courts;

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nnCompiles current clinical statistics for PSRB, court clinic or competency restoration;

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nnRepresents program or agency during hearings or serves as a liaison with other community agencies and resources;

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nnMay monitor and evaluate the development of individual patient treatment and/or service plans;

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nnMay monitor compliance with PSRB orders;

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nnMay provide in-service educational presentations concerning PSRB/Competency services and the means to access them;

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nnMay 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;

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nnPerforms related duties as required.

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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

nnnConsiderable knowledge of

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nnand ability to instruct others about theories of human behavior, current diagnostic categories of mental illness, family dynamics, substance abuse and human sexuality;

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nnsocial, cultural, economic, political, religious, medical, psychological and legal issues which influence behavior of clients, families, service programs, and society at large;

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nnKnowledge of

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nnstatutes, regulations and standards relating to mental health and the PSRB;

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nnstate law governing professional standards for their respective disciplines;

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nnConsiderable

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nninterpersonal skills;

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nnoral and written communication skills;

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nnConsiderable 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;

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nnAbility to

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nnintegrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment and/or service plans for difficult and/or complex cases;

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nncollaborate with in- and outpatient treatment teams;

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nneffectively lead interdisciplinary meetings and arrive at a consensus.

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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

nA 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.

nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

nnnPossess licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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nnExperience collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team and coordinating with clinical and residential service providers.

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nnExperience conducting forensic clinical assessment and providing treatment to individuals under psychiatric or legal supervision.

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nnExperience delivering formal presentations or providing testimony in hearings, including those related to forensic or clinical matters.

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nnExperience preparing clear, professional written communication such as monthly reports, treatment summaries, and documentation within electronic health record systems.

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n nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

nnnIncumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, certifications or permits during employment in this class.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communications in designated positions.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.

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nnIncumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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n nConclusion

nAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

nACKNOWLEDGEMENT

nAs 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.

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nFill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online

Worksite address

waterbury, CT, 06720, US

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