STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Psychiatric) (40 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #230403-1975FP-001

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Introduction



Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join our hospital’s team!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Psychiatric) to join our team.  This position will work within our Behavioral Health Home Services located at the Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN) in Waterbury.  

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours), First shift, Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
  • Unit:  Behavioral Health Home Services
  • Address: 95 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury, CT
  • PCN: 76803

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • 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;
  • Comprehensive benefits plan that includes industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage; 
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; 
  • Retirement healthcare offerings; 
  • Accrued vacation, personal and sick leave; 
  • 13 paid holidays per calendar year; 
  • Professional growth and development opportunities; and
  • Outstanding work-life balance!
Please Note:  As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
  • Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals; 
  • Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; 
  • Assist our clients so they can achieve success; 
  • Make a difference in the public sector; and 
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment. 
    MORE 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.

    ABOUT THE FACILITY:

    WCMHN coordinates three local mental health authorities in Danbury, Waterbury and Torrington. WCMHN provides peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis response, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and young adult services. Collectively, WCMHN programs serve roughly 7,000 people annually. 

    Behavioral Health Home is a healthcare service delivery model focused on the integration of primary care, mental health services, and social services and supports for adults and children diagnosed with mental illness. The Behavioral Health Home model of care uses a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered services designed to support a person in coordinating care and services while reaching his or her health and wellness goals.  We provide services such as comprehensive care management; care coordination; health promotion; comprehensive transitional care; individual and family support; and referral to community and support services.

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    Selection Plan

    FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
    Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.

    This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.

    FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

    1. Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;
    2. Complete a CT DPH online application online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;
    3. Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH. Note that PA and MI verifications are not provided through Nursys. Please contact those state boards for information on obtaining verification.
    Please Note:
    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.

    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.
    • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
    • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
    • 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
    • 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:
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Note: 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
    • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
    Connect With Us:
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
    • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Nicole Frascatore via email at nicole.frascatore@ct.gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state facility this class is accountable for coordinating the various facets of clinical programs involving multiple units OR for serving as liaison between the facility and community programs and placement settings.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Writes clinical program objectives, policies, procedures and manuals; 
    • Conducts individual health assessments; 
    • Develops, implements and reviews individual health care plans; 
    • Participates or chairs individual centered interdisciplinary teams; 
    • Interviews individuals; 
    • Accompanies individual on visits to treatment programs or placement settings; 
    • Follows up on individual care in community programs to assure individual in least restrictive environment; 
    • Assures continuity of care to prevent recidivism; 
    • Applies for financial aid for individual through Department of Social Services; 
    • Maintains records of individual progress or failure after placement; 
    • Develops community health resources and provides on-going consultation and monitoring of services; 
    • Acts as a resource person to staff and community; 
    • Prepares reports and statistical summaries; 
    • May clinically supervise direct care staff in execution of clinical programs; 
    • May develop and conduct in service educational programs for staff and families; 
    • May perform recordkeeping functions; 
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • psychiatric nursing and clinical therapeutic models of individual care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches; 
    • Knowledge of
      • psychiatric illnesses and medications; 
      • individual treatment planning including impact of medical insurance program requirements for reimbursement; 
      • structure of services for individuals and their families in institutional and community oriented settings; 
      • aftercare facilities; 
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
    • A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience providing health literate information to individuals in recovery.
    • Experience treating individuals with chronic medical conditions.
    • Experience treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
    • Experience providing integrated care.
    • Experience working with peer and community support services.
    • Experience providing recovery-based care.  

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered nurse in Connecticut.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    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. 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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