Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker
Location: Norwich, CT
Date Opened: 8/26/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $90,629 - $122,474/year (*New State employees start at minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 9/9/2026 11:59:00 PM
Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a Clinical Social Worker.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- FACILITY: Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA)
- TEAM: Young Adult Services (YAS)
- LOCATION: Norwich, CT
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 Hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 121773
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Engage in a rewarding career;
- Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; and
- Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
THE ROLE:
The Young Adult Program supports young adults aged 18 to 25 as they transition from the Department of Children and Families to the adult mental health system. The program helps those eligible for intensive mental health services through DMHAS develop critical skills for adulthood. Our multidisciplinary team, which includes prescribers, social workers, nurses, case managers, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, and vocational specialists, offers a comprehensive range of services. These include individual, family, and group therapy, case management, life skills development, vocational and educational support, medication monitoring, community integration, coordination of medical and dental care, and housing assistance.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conducts psychosocial assessments considering developmental, social, cultural, substance use, psychological, environmental, and medical factors.
- Develops treatment plans with measurable objectives and provides clinical services including triage, crisis intervention, and individual, group, or family therapy.
- Advocates for clients by coordinating and developing networks of social and clinical services.
- Monitors treatment effectiveness, maintains clinical documentation, and completes required reports.
- Collaborates with behavioral health professionals to improve service delivery.
ABOUT US:
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.
SMHA is a community mental health agency operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). Its primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability.
Please note:
- A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut.