Mental Health Assistant 1 - Bridgeport, United States - State of Connecticut

State of Connecticut Bridgeport, United States

1 week ago

Description

Introduction

Are you looking to help your state in a time of need? Does a career in State service as a Mental Health Assistant 1 excite you? If so, come make an impact by serving your state Read below and apply today The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services () is currently seeking a to join our team. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our direct-care team to improve the well-being for our clients/patients. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

SCHEDULE : Full-Time (35 Hour), , First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.), Rotating weekends and holidays

FACILITY: Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center () within Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System ()

UNIT: Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) 2, 7th Floor

LOCATION:

PCN: 127021

STARTING SALARY INFORMATION:

New hires to the classification of Mental Health Assistant 1 shall be paid an hourly rate of $25.67.

Upon successful completion of the working test period, effective the payroll period following, the Employee shall be compensated at an hourly rate of $26.91.

Employees who have previously completed a working test period in an 1199-covered direct-care position shall not be subject to this reduced training rate upon transfer or promotion.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

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We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth.

OUR MISSION: 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. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND DIVISION: SWCMHS is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS. Inpatient Service: The Hospital Services Division offers an array of services to meet the needs of individuals, 18 years of age and older with prolonged psychiatric and co-occurring illnesses, who require hospitalization due to acute exacerbation of their symptoms and for those requiring continued rehabilitation before returning to the community. Patients are served in the following locations: The admissions unit (PICU I), the extended care unit (PICU II), and the Co-Occurring Treatment Unit (CTU).

Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): The PICU 1 provides 21 beds for residents of Connecticut. Admissions to the psychiatric units are coordinated through a statewide Utilization Management process coordinated by the Office of the Commissioner. Both locked units are responsible for providing treatment for severely and acutely ill psychiatric patients who require a safe, supportive, highly structured hospital level of care. The treatment goals are developed in which the individual can be: stabilized, evaluated, rehabilitated, helped to accept the need for ongoing treatment, and assisted in regaining a level of functioning that will allow the person to be treated in a less restrictive environment or to return to community-based living. PICU 1 treatment staff work closely with community providers to ensure that a smooth transition to the community exists. PICU 1 provides assessment and stabilization, with the emphasis on community re-entry.

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In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting. Please Note: 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. To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

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This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

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

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for assisting in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions designed to support clients' short and/or long-term needs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Participates in assigned nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions to meet client short and long-term needs;

Advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences;

Observes and records client behavior;

Prepares incident and accident reports; Monitors client progress;

Assists client with decision making and problem solving;

Assists client in learning and utilizing daily living skills, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills;

Coordinates and assist with the orientation of new staff;

Acts as a lead and instructs staff in crisis intervention techniques;

Develops goal-directed relationships with individuals and/or groups;

Identifies and facilitates use of appropriate support networks;

Investigates alternative placement for client;

Participates in education and training activities to further skill development;

Participates in admission and discharge planning activities;

Protects civil rights of clients;

Maintains a safe and healthy environment;

May coordinate and direct programs and activities for a group of clients;

Support and assist patients with transferring from bed to chair, commode, and ambulation as needed to maintain safety and prevent falls;

Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of providers, and other patient natural supports to ensure patients receive the highest quality of mental health care;

Performs related as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of acceptable standards of nursing care; psychiatric rehabilitation and/or case management principles and procedures; community support systems and resources;

Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; counseling skills;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience at the level of a Mental Health Trainee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

An Associate's degree in mental health technology may be substituted for the General Experience.

Two (2) years of college training in a behavioral science, social work, rehabilitation therapy or its equivalent may be substituted for the General Experience.

One (1) year of experience as a Recovery Support Specialist providing peer support to agency clients may be substituted for the General Experience.

Completion of a mental health trainee certificate program may be substituted for one-half (1/2) year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a clinical setting and providing verbal de-escalation techniques to clients/patients.

Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team/program.

Experience providing assistance with activities of daily living in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Experience assisting clients/patients in short- and long-term needs through the participation of assigned nursing, clinical and rehabilitative interventions.

Experience participating in admission and discharge planning.

Experience observing and recording client/patient behavior in a inpatient setting and preparing pertinent reports.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients and may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases, strongly disagreeable conditions and risk of injury.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec 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.

Overview

Employee Benefits As a State of Connecticut employee you may be entitled to a host of benefits that are not only attractive, but also may be portable should your career bring you to other avenues of state service. From 13 paid holidays to accruing vacation time, being a State of Connecticut employee not only gives you the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, but the time to enjoy your own. Listed below are just some of the benefits the State of Connecticut offers depending on the position you hold:

Health & Dental Insurance

Accrued Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (Subject to the appropriate bargaining union contract or state statute and regulations.)

Retirement Plan

Group Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Program, Medical Flexible Spending, and Qualified Transportation) Supplemental Benefits Programs (Auto and Home Insurance, plus Short and Long Term Disability) Life Insurance

State of CT Tuition Reimbursement Program

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