field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

Job Title Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC Requisition Number RE48145 Working Title Behavioral Health Specialist Department Name H3500:CH-PSYCH Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BSN Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within 6 months of hire Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00pm – 7:00am; may include some weekends and holidays per departmental needs. Job Summary The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist. The Behavioral Health Specialist will support the care of adult and pediatric patients on medical surgical units who have psychiatric, behavioral, and/ or substance use issues. This nurse will act as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric and addiction consult services. This nurse will support patient care through direct nursing consultation, coaching/mentoring, learning needs assessment, formal and informal education, and providing guidance to the nurses and team. This nurse will lead Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team (BERT) responses to psychiatric emergencies within the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, Good Samaritan, and Chandler Medical Center. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will be an experienced RN, hold a BSN, and will have strong interpersonal skills. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within one year of hire. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN required, MSN preferred along with nursing experience in behavioral health setting(s). Deadline to Apply 01/01/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC

Job Title Social Worker Principal/ED/UKHC Requisition Number RE48574 Working Title Social Worker – Behavioral Health Unit Department Name MG345: Psychiatry Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSW Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at time of hire Physical Requirements This position requires occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. Shift Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Job Summary This position will perform clinical assessments and interventions for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with behavioral health concerns. Will perform assessments for admission to behavioral health and engage in discharge planning and referrals for necessary aftercare services or will refer to the most appropriate next level of care.&nbsp; Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will possess experience with behavioral health assessments and care coordination. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Master’s Degree in Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 3+ years of behavioral health experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 12/26/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Social Worker Principal/ED/UKHC

Job Title Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC Requisition Number RE48442 Working Title Behavioral Health Counselor – Adolescent Medicine Clinic Department Name MG34A:PEDS-ADOLESCENT Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSW for LCSW, MS for LPCC, LCADC, LMFT (no equivalency) Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of hire Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs. Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with one evening per week until 8pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed Job Summary The Behavioral Health Counselor will provide direct clinical counseling to help children and families deal with various personal, social, and mental health issues, such as depression, unemployment, domestic abuse, and illness, through individual, family, and group counseling. This individual will work closely with the providers in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic to provide patients and families with a comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment plan. Job duties also include assisting with diagnosing mental health disabilities and providing support to patients through counseling. This position may include work at offsite locations, including schools where Adolescent Medicine offers on-site mental health services. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities none Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Previous work experience providing clinical mental health assessments, counseling, case management and/or social services. Deadline to Apply 01/02/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Behavioral Health Counselor/UKHC

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited);SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fieldsare grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in; Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area (Note: Home Health requires MSW)</li><li>Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LMSW or LCSW</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of one(1) year of experience including social work/counselinginternshipin health care or hospital setting&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients:&nbsp;&nbsp; Hospice: death and dying&nbsp; Palliative: serious illness</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in children, family, and group modalities</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload</li></ul><ul><li>Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene withpatient/family crisis situations</li><li>Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility</li><li>Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel to off-site locations</li><li>Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of allemployees:<ul><li>Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li></ul><ul><li>Observe company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.</li></ul><ul><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.</li><li>Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.</li><li>Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goals and interventions.</li><li>Consults and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality care and continuity of patient/family care.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Home Health Specific:<ul><li>Participates in the development of the individualized Plan of Care and participates in Case Conferences.</li><li>Observes clinical symptoms, reaction to treatment regimen, and emotional status and reports to the appropriate staff along with pertinent changes.</li><li>Anticipates barriers to pain and symptom management; identifies differences in goals of curative and palliative care; and provides appropriate education.</li><li>Respects patient’s wishes and stated goals when planning and providing care.</li></ul>Hospice Specific:<ul><li>Shares joint responsibility with other clinicians and volunteers to provide care to patients and families including psychosocial support, advanced directive information, development of Plan of Care, and other social services depending on the patient/family needs.</li><li>Attends and participates inInterdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings; assists in developing and updating the Plan of Care; facilitates understanding of social services and bereavement aspects of care, and provides team with goals and interventions for patient/family care.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Evaluates bereavement needs including making condolence calls, evaluating risk and coordinating the Plan of Care with Bereavement staff.</li></ul>Palliative Care Specific:<ul><li>Assists the palliative care team and/or directly facilitates patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides emotional support for patients and families facing serious illness.</li><li>Coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services – palliative care interface.</li><li>Provides liaison function: (1) between system-wide outpatient palliative care team and inpatient palliative care team, discharge planning and social service departments and (2) between palliative care team and community hospice, home care agencies, long term care facilities and other community services.</li></ul>Job Description Addendum for Social Worker in the Florida Keys &amp; North Florida (3A):Duties may also include performance in bereavement counseling and volunteer coordination.<ul><li>Evaluates the bereavement care needs for survivors (i.e., adults, children, families) in accordance with Company policy.  Provides grief guidance and support to maintain the Plan of Care.</li><li>Facilitates bereavement and holiday support groups for children and adults.  May attend memorial services.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintains bereavement documentation in a manner reflecting timeliness, completeness, accuracy, legibility, clarity of goal, evaluation, plan, and intervention.</li><li>Recruits volunteers through community networking activities and marketing efforts.  Screens potential volunteers through intake calls and interviews, and in training.</li><li>Trains, assigns, supervises and evaluates patient/family care volunteers as well as volunteers for Social Services/Bereavement, events, administrative support, and various other roles.</li><li>Participates in the development and implementation of programs which enhance the morale and effectiveness of volunteers, volunteer newsletter, volunteer in-services, support programs and annual volunteer recognition.  Participates in volunteer-related special events, committees and task force groups.</li><li>Maintains records of volunteers, ensuring that all file requirements are met and kept current.</li></ul><ul><li>Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings; providing feedback about patients and family members and serves as a liaison between team members and volunteers.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

Social Worker - MSW

<h4>Introduction</h4> Are you a current State of Connecticut&nbsp;employee&nbsp;interested in helping individuals, families and teams to engage in activities related to our mission? If so, we invite to read more below! At thethe&nbsp;State of Connecticut's&nbsp;Department of Developmental Services (DDS) we are currenlty recruiting qualified individuals to join our team in Windham (Willimantic) as a&nbsp;Developmental Services Case Manager. Position Highlights: <ul><li>This is full-time forty (40) hour per week position.&nbsp; The work schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift.</li><li>However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency and individuals and families we support.</li></ul> What’s In It For You: Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page! <ul><li>To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’&nbsp;State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023&nbsp;- State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance&nbsp;to all employees.</li><li>State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information.</li></ul> About Us: DDS&nbsp;partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities. We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state! <h4>Selection Plan</h4> In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT&nbsp;employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must&nbsp;specify your qualifications on your application. For Assistance in Applying: Please&nbsp;read&nbsp;or&nbsp;watch&nbsp;our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut. Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. Read through this helpful link toprepare for your interview. Contact Information: If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Edward Magnano, EEO Manager at (860) 418-6148 or (<a href="mailto:Edward.Magnano@ct.gov" target="_blank">Edward.Magnano@ct.gov</a>) Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ethan.Ives@ct.gov" target="_blank">Ethan.Ives@ct.gov</a>. <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Social Services this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in providing case management services for persons with an intellectual disability and their families to ensure the delivery of appropriate medical, educational/vocational, social, residential and other services and conformance with Federal Medicaid Waiver Reimbursement Program regulations and with&nbsp;federal regulations when specifically assigned. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Performs activities related to individual services plans for conformity with federal and/or agency standards;</li><li>Coordinates and monitors the delivery of waivered services to ensure the federal requirements for reimbursement are met and maintained and monitors completion of appropriate documentation;</li><li>Develops social service evaluations and service recommendations;</li><li>Oversees and supports continuity of care and waiver benefits;</li><li>Monitors development and ensures maintenance of individual files including required documentation;</li><li>Provides information and support to individuals and families in obtaining and maintaining social services benefits to ensure continued waiver eligibility;</li><li>Provides guidance and support to individual and/or family members in locating appropriate providers in the community;</li><li>Convenes, chairs and facilitates interdisciplinary/planning support team meetings to develop, review and/or modify individual service plans;</li><li>Coordinates integration of day program, residential, medical and other services provided to each individual and ensures service delivery;</li><li>Assists with identifying the need for evaluations, scheduling of evaluations and monitors completion;</li><li>Acts as liaison and provides technical assistance to service providers and monitors compliance with departmental and waiver policies and procedures;</li><li>Maintains regular contact and provides supportive guidance to assigned individuals and their families;</li><li>Gives information to individuals and/or call-in’s, guardians and families regarding their legal rights, departmental policies and procedures, services provided and encourages participation in service planning process;</li><li>Schedules program reviews and monitors implementation of specific program recommendations;</li><li>Ensures that legal and financial documents are completed in a timely manner;</li><li>Informs appropriate supervisor and regional administrative staff when services are not or cannot be provided;</li><li>Assists with responses to ICF surveys, inspections and IPR/UR as required;</li><li>May review individual service plans for conformity to federal regulations;</li><li>May coordinate the development and assist with the implementation of Plans of Correction;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of services available to individuals with an intellectual disability;</li><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>residential programs for persons with an intellectual disability;</li><li>interdisciplinary approach to program planning;</li><li>intellectual disability, causes and treatment;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable skill in facilitating positive group process;</li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to understand and translate clinical findings and recommendations into program activities and develop realistic program objectives;</li><li>Ability to <ul><li>collect and analyze large amounts of information;</li><li>utilize computer software.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> The General Experience is defined as one of the following: <ul><li>A Bachelor’s degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as set forth in federal regulations and interpretive guidelines and two (2) years of professional experience involving responsibility for developing, implementing and evaluating individualized programs for individuals with an intellectual disability in the areas of behavior, education and rehabilitation.&nbsp;</li></ul>OR<ul><li>A Master’s degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) as set forth in federal regulations and interpretive guidelines and one (1) year of professional experience involving responsibility for developing, implementing and evaluating individualized programs for individuals with an intellectual disability in the areas of behavior, education and rehabilitation.</li></ul> NOTE: A degree that meets the eligibility criteria for certification/designation as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is a degree in the field of human services, healthcare or education including but not limited to: nursing, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education or sociology. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> Preference will be given to candidates with: <ul><li>Experience and knowledge of state and community services for children.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of the Department of Children and Families system, Carelon Autism supports and the Behavioral Services Program.</li><li>Experience working within family structures to establish supports within the family home.</li><li>Experience identifying and accessing state, federal, and/or community resources and benefits available to individuals with intellectual disabilities.</li><li>Experience leading meetings and utilizing conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Experience working with the concepts of Person-Centered Planning, as well as translating clinical assessment tools and programmatic findings into realistic and measurable objectives.</li><li>Experience with Abuse and Neglect reporting and notification.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in providing critical decisions regarding individual’s health and safety.</li><li>Experience with self- determination, self-directed supports and self- advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Experience with problem solving and developing creative solutions while working independently.</li><li>Experience with working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.</li><li>Experience with organizing and concisely providing information to others using verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience with explaining complex service systems to peers, families or people with disabilities from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Experience collecting, analyzing and disseminating large amounts of information/data.</li><li>Experience organizing and prioritizing a constantly changing workload.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience using a quality monitoring system to assess the effectiveness of supports and assure desired results are being achieved for individuals supported; and if not, developing a plan to address unmet needs.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must be eligible for certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional as required by Federal regulations.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess fluency in a foreign language or sign language for designated positions.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As 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.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Developmental Services Case Manager(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you possess a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology with one (1) year of post-doctoral experience?&nbsp; If so, we invite you to apply to join our team today! The&nbsp;State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – North Campus, is accepting applications for one (1) part-time Psychologist (Clinical) anticipated vacancy in East Windsor, CT. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct psychological assessments and associated report writing in a 34-hour work week. Position Highlights: PCN 105485 <ul><li>Part-time | 1st shift | 34 Hours per week</li><li>Monday – Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm</li></ul> In your role as a Psychologist (Clinical), you will have the opportunity to: <ul><li>Participate in and coordinate clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel;</li><li>Provide consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems;</li><li>Engage in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services;</li><li>Attend staff meetings;</li><li>Coordinate psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services;</li><li>Develop and implement new service programs;</li><li>Conduct research and report findings in a manner suitable for professional publication;</li><li>Consult with community agencies and organizations;</li><li>Conduct training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents;</li><li>May address lay and professional groups;</li><li>Perform related duties as required.</li></ul> What we can offer you: <ul><li>View our newState Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy&nbsp;work-life balance to all employees!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.&nbsp; Click here for more information.</li></ul> About the Department of Children and Families: Caring, healing and teaching -partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities.&nbsp; We believe that: <ul><li>Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives.&nbsp; </li><li>Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment.&nbsp; </li><li>No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services.&nbsp; </li><li>Our services work best when integrated with community care.</li></ul> About the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center: The Albert J. Solnit Children's Center - North Campus serves as a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, providing treatment to adolescent males between the ages of 13 and 17 with complex psychiatric needs. The program is designed to be the bridge from hospital to home and community or as a diversionary placement to avoid the need for a hospital stay. The campus includes: Four coed hospital units, three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF), two schools, an indoor pool, playgrounds, ball field, two gyms, recreation rooms, and outdoor picnic area. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li><li>The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules.&nbsp; Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements.&nbsp; Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting.&nbsp; Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.</li><li>Revised Master Application Tutorial: Click Here.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.</li><li>Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rocky Young at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rocky.young@ct.gov" target="_blank">rocky.young@ct.gov</a>&nbsp;and reference the recruitment number.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow the State of Connecticut on&nbsp;LinkedIn.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In a state facility this class is accountable for performing the full range of psychotherapy or other professional psychological services including diagnostic testing, behavior modification, program development and evaluation, community outreach, education and training, rehabilitation and/or research. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Participates in and coordinates clinical psychological services for a complex ward or group of wards or comparable units staffed by psychiatric, nursing or other individual care personnel;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides consultation on difficult cases representing complex intellectual, emotional and/or social problems;&nbsp;</li><li>Engages in diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services;&nbsp;</li><li>Attends staff meetings;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates psychological treatment modalities with other disciplines and services;&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and implements new service programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts research and reports findings in a manner suitable for professional publication;&nbsp;</li><li>Consults with community agencies and organizations;&nbsp;</li><li>Conducts training sessions for interns and staff and may participate in training of psychiatric residents;&nbsp;</li><li>May address lay and professional groups;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Considerable knowledge of <ul><li>abnormal and clinical psychology;&nbsp;</li><li>and skill in selection, administration, scoring and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, personality and diagnostic tests;&nbsp;</li><li>psychological research methodology including experimental design, data analysis and application of findings;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of other psychological disciplines;&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable <ul><li>interpersonal skills;&nbsp;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Considerable ability to <ul><li>make clinical diagnoses and prognoses and develop treatment plans;&nbsp;</li><li>conduct psychotherapy;&nbsp;</li><li>write case histories, discharge summaries and professional reports;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to coordinate clinical services with comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment plans.</li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> A doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology and one (1) year of post-doctoral experience as a psychologist working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience working with adolescents in psychiatric settings.</li><li>Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations.</li><li>Experience with supervising graduate level psychology students.</li><li>Experience conducting comprehensive Fire-setting, Problematic Sexual Behavior, and/or Violence risk psychological evaluations.</li><li>Experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations of children and adolescents.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> <ul><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice psychology in Connecticut. Any person employed by the State of Connecticut prior to July 1, 1985 with a title in the Psychology series of the classified service shall be exempt from the above licensure requirement pursuant to Public Act 613, Section 119(c). For certain positions the appointing authority may require state licensure.</li><li>Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language.</li><li>Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.</li></ul> <h4>WORKING CONDITIONS</h4> Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals or inmates; may have some exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals or inmates; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. <h4>Conclusion</h4> AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As 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.

Psychologist (Clinical) (Part-time)(Office/On-site)

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Under general supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease in the WIC Department. &nbsp;Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals. &nbsp;Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. &nbsp;<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt><ul><li>Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants and children from health records, dietary questionnaires, and knowledge of community nutrition issues</li><li>Provide nutrition and breastfeeding support and counseling to participants&nbsp;</li><li>Develop individualized care plans for women, infants, and children who meet high risk criteria</li><li>Record proper nutrition assessment documentation within participant’s medical record (using appropriate format)</li><li>Make referrals to and coordinate care with health care providers and community agencies when appropriate</li><li>Utilize accurate techniques for measuring weight and height for infants, children, and women</li><li>Share nutrition and breastfeeding education resources and information</li><li>Consult with physicians and health care professionals to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of participants</li><li>Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding</li><li>Comply with all federal, state, local, agency policies, procedures, and regulations</li></ul><dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition &amp; Dietetics. &nbsp;<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bilingual</li><li>Public Health WIC Experience</li></ul>

Hourly WIC Nutritionist

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Full-Time Salary Range: $50,982.94 - $81,955.29Part-Time Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00 The Babies Can't Wait Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-time&nbsp;position of Physical Therapist.&nbsp;As a Physical Therapist with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.&nbsp;We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers in the Babies Can’t Wait program across multiple counties within the Southeast Health District. This involves implementing physical therapy services to maximize the child’s independent functioning, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and coaching staff and family members on supportive strategies within home and community settings. The therapist adapts materials and environments to enhance the child’s participation in daily activities, maintains progress documentation in accordance with Medicaid guidelines, and participates in research while providing care coordination for families.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early intervention programs with children aged 0-3 and working with children with disabilities. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, proficiency with clinical assessment tools, a family-centered approach, and strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is a plus for serving diverse populations. <dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt> The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District&nbsp;accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of&nbsp;SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. SEHD&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The&nbsp;SEHD&nbsp;may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. &nbsp; Drug and Medical Screening may be required.&nbsp; Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.

Physical Therapist

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Full-Time Salary Range: $50,982.94 - $81,955.29 Part-Time Hourly Range: $28.00 - $30.00 The Babies Can't Wait Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time or part-time&nbsp;position of OccupationalTherapist.&nbsp;As a Physical Therapist with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life.&nbsp;We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist evaluates and assesses infants and toddlers in the Babies Can’t Wait program across multiple counties within the Southeast Health District. The therapist provides occupational therapy services to enhance the child’s independent functioning in daily activities, focusing on improving mobility, fine motor skills, sensory processing, and overall participation in meaningful tasks. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist coaches staff and family members on strategies to support child development within home and community settings, adapts materials, and modifies environments to improve engagement. Additional responsibilities include maintaining progress documentation in compliance with Medicaid guidelines, participating in research initiatives, and coordinating care for families.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Doctorate or professional degree in physical therapy AND current or eligible for Georgia licensure in area of assignment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in early intervention programs with infants and toddlers and expertise in pediatric occupational therapy, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, and adaptive equipment. Strong skills in multidisciplinary collaboration, coaching families, adapting environments, and using clinical assessment tools are essential, along with proficiency in Medicaid-compliant documentation and excellent communication abilities. Bilingual proficiency, particularly in Spanish, is a plus for serving diverse populations.<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt> The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District&nbsp;accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of&nbsp;SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. SEHD&nbsp;is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The&nbsp;SEHD&nbsp;may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. &nbsp; Drug and Medical Screening may be required.&nbsp; Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation&nbsp;is&nbsp;required.

Occupational Therapist

<dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Clayton County Health District seeks to hire an hourly WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. &nbsp;The counselor will attend breastfeeding training classes to become a peer counselor and counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers by telephone, home visits, and hospital visits at scheduled intervals determined by local WIC program. Counsel women during clinic and manage a caseload of prenatal and postpartum mothers and makes routine contact with all clients assigned. &nbsp;Gives breastfeeding information and support to new mothers, including providing information about benefits of breastfeeding, overcoming common barriers, and troubleshooting breastfeeding concerns. &nbsp;Maintains accurate and confidential records on all clients. &nbsp;Appropriately refers mothers to other resources within the clinic. &nbsp; Attends and assists with breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support groups attends staff meetings as required and breastfeeding conferences. May assist WIC staff in promoting breastfeeding peer counseling through special projects and duties as assigned.<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Experience as a consumer of Public Health, DFCS or WIC services; AND ability to communicate effectively with other consumers. Candidate must be a current or past WIC participant who has successfully breastfed at least one infant for at least six months. Good written and oral communications skills are essential. &nbsp;<dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications possess the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>HS Diploma or equivalent&nbsp;</li><li>Previous experience with breastfeeding&nbsp;</li><li>Must be enthusiastic about breastfeeding and able to demonstrate the willingness to help mother’s enjoy a positive experience</li><li>Selected applicant must have reliable transportation and be willing to use for work&nbsp;</li></ul>

404 Mental Health / Wellness Jobs