Advanced Professional Counselor
Advanced Professional Counselor
Location: Torrington, CT
Date Opened: 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary: $43.36 - $58.47/hour (*New State employees start at minimum)
Job Type: Open to the Public
Close Date: 3/13/2026 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 for the position of Advanced Professional Counselor to join our team.
Position Highlights:
- FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
- UNIT: Access Center Team
- LOCATION: Torrington, CT
- SCHEDULE: Part-time (20 hours), 2nd Shift
- Week 1: Monday - Wednesday, 3:30pm - 12:00am (midnight)
- Week 2: Friday & Saturday 3:30pm - 12:00am (midnight)
- POSITION NUMBER: 25730
What We Can Offer You:
- Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
*Benefit offerings will vary with part-time positions.
Discover The Opportunity To:
- Engage in a rewarding career;
- Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
- Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
- Work together in a collaborative team environment.
The Role:
WCMHN-Torrington’s Access Center provides Mobile Crisis Services to the 19 towns in the CAC 22 service area, to numerous contract agencies that serve that area, and coordinates care with the local hospital.
The clinician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary Mobile Crisis Team that provides crisis evaluations and interventions in the community.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates the ability to clinically assess risk in the community, to formulate immediate interventions, and administration of Emergency Certificates, as clinically indicated.
- Provides services via the Regional Hotline with the skills to access/triage/activate resources for people who request information, support or crisis intervention.
- Provides Intake services to the 19 towns in the CAC 22 area by completing a psychosocial assessment, risk assessment and other admission paperwork for the purpose of admitting clients to the agency.
- Communicates and works collaboratively with contract agencies, community providers, State of CT DMHAS and community hospitals as well as local and State police.
- Links community members to appropriate care, provides community resource information and manages risk for negative outcomes in the community.
- Provides coverage for the Jail Diversion program as assigned by the program supervisor.
- Completes assessments and makes clinical recommendations for treatment as requested by the court.
- Coordinates care and monitors participation with psychiatric and substance abuse treatment services.
- Provides individual and group psychotherapy to a small caseload.
- Develops and implements person-centered recovery plans to guide treatment.
- Participates in case conferences and critical incident reviews.
- Documents treatment interventions in the electronic health record and completes reports and screenings in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participates in organizational committees and trainings as assigned.
- Provides shift oversight for the Access Center staff as assigned by the program supervisor.
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.
The 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.
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 - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience as a licensed professional counselor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice professional counselor work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (aa-jj) of the Connecticut General Statutes.