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PSRBCompetency Monitor (40 Hour)


Job Location:

Waterbury, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 95099 - 128251
Posted: 26 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference Are you ready to take the next step in your career If so please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Facility: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
  • Team: Forensics Division
  • Location:Waterbury CT
  • Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week 1st shift Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • PCN: 155125
        WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
            DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
            • Engage in a rewarding career;
            • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
            • Thrive in an exciting environment;
            • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
            • Work together in a collaborative team environment.

                  THE ROLE:

                  The PSRB/Competency Monitor position is essential to enabling WCMHN to facilitate thoughtful and safe transitions for individuals who are under the supervision of the Psychiatric Security Review Board and are transitioning from inpatient hospitalization to community living.

                  This clinician is responsible for engagement with the individual in need of ongoing behavioral health care in the community and for collaboration with care providers throughout the transitional leave and conditional release phases overseen by the PSRB. The licensed clinician in this role provides critical clinical and risk assessment clinical consultation to DMHAS and other mental health providers monitors the individuals compliance with the orders of the PSRB and provides court testimony as required.

                        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.

                        The WCMHNs 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 Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

                        Selection Plan

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                        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
                        In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) or the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) this class is accountable for providing monitoring evaluation competency restoration and consultation services involving complex forensic cases.
                        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
                        • At a DMHAS facility restoration to competency services program or other PSRB related programs provides evaluation and consultation services to inpatient treatment teams responsible for providing direct treatment to clients with complex psychological and social problems;
                        • Initiates consultation and collaboration with other DMHAS staff and mental health providers to assess current services;
                        • Collaborates with consulting psychiatrists in monitoring and evaluating PSRB and restoration to competency patients their privileges and treatment programs;
                        • Monitors and evaluates the ability of community programs to meet statutory mandates;
                        • Provides consultation and technical and/or clinical advice to community programs facilities and/or DMHAS staff;
                        • Performs comprehensive clinical assessments;
                        • Evaluates patients for risk factors for violence;
                        • Develops data for statistical and planning systems and/or research and publication;
                        • Prepares statutorily required six-month reports competency status reports and other clinical or special reports for the PSRB;
                        • Testifies before and responds to questions at PSRB hearings or at state Superior Courts;
                        • Compiles current clinical statistics for PSRB court clinic or competency restoration;
                        • Represents program or agency during hearings or serves as a liaison with other community agencies and resources;
                        • May monitor and evaluate the development of individual patient treatment and/or service plans;
                        • May monitor compliance with PSRB orders;
                        • May provide in-service educational presentations concerning PSRB/Competency services and the means to access them;
                        • May present information on mental illness mental health and forensic issues and services and PSRB to family members treatment teams and community employers residential programs and medical or mental health treatment providers;
                        • Performs related duties as required.
                        KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
                        • Considerable knowledge of
                          • and ability to instruct others about theories of human behavior current diagnostic categories of mental illness family dynamics substance abuse and human sexuality;
                          • social cultural economic political religious medical psychological and legal issues which influence behavior of clients families service programs and society at large;
                        • Knowledge of
                          • statutes regulations and standards relating to mental health and the PSRB;
                          • state law governing professional standards for their respective disciplines;
                        • Considerable
                          • interpersonal skills;
                          • oral and written communication skills;
                        • Considerable ability to independently apply in practice current psychiatric treatment modalities including but not limited to behavioral cognitive object-relations crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation approaches;
                        • Ability to
                          • integrate theory and case material in assessing and devising comprehensive treatment and/or service plans for difficult and/or complex cases;
                          • collaborate with in- and outpatient treatment teams;
                          • effectively lead interdisciplinary meetings and arrive at a consensus.
                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
                        A Masters degree in a mental health or related health care discipline and three (3) years of experience providing assessment treatment planning and direct treatment services to persons with severe and prolonged psychiatric disabilities.
                        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
                        • Possess licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
                        • Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary treatment team and coordinating with clinical and residential service providers.
                        • Experience conducting forensic clinical assessment and providing treatment to individuals under psychiatric or legal supervision.
                        • Experience delivering formal presentations or providing testimony in hearings including those related to forensic or clinical matters.
                        • Experience preparing clear professional written communication such as monthly reports treatment summaries and documentation within electronic health record systems.
                        SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
                        • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses certifications or permits during employment in this class.
                        • Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in designated positions.
                        • Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communications in designated positions.
                        • Incumbents in this class may be required to be a certified substance abuse counselor.
                        • 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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