Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the State of Connecticut (accepting applications through 3/5/26)
on Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire, CT
East Lyme, CT
Enfield, CT
Hartford, CT
New Haven, CT
Newtown, CT
Somers, CT
Suffield, CT
Date Opened 2/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $86,261* - $116,571/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 3/5/2026 11:59:00 PM
Are you a highly motivated and experienced CT-licensed Clinical Social Worker?
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to fill a position for a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker! This recruitment will be used to fill an active vacancy at Hartford Correctional Center (Hartford, CT) and other future vacancies on second shift at our various facilities.
If you're interested in this exemplary position in state service, we invite you to read along to learn more and apply today!
BENEFITS & BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
As an employee, we can offer you:
Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!
As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from:
A Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV).
State license reimbursement;
Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SHIFT: second shift, full-time, 40 hours per week
SCHEDULE: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with rotating weekend and holidays.
NOTE: This is a Hazardous Duty position. See Selection Plan for more information.
LOCATION: Hartford Correctional Center (Hartford, CT). Future LCSW positions may be available to any one of our facilities based on the Department needs:
Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT
Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT
Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT
Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution Enfield, CT
York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT
YOUR ROLE
Clinical Social Workers within the correctional setting provide a range of clinical and case management functions to those entering the custody of the Department of Correction. Professional Counselors at the Hartford Correctional Center work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprised of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and APRNs, as well as medical personnel and custody staff, all sharing the common goal of providing high quality, service-oriented care.
The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, case management services and other clinical activities. Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative discharge planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available.
The duties of a Clinical Social Worker within our agency may include:
Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments
Developing of interdisciplinary treatment plans
Conducting risk assessments
Coordinating with community supports and treatment providers
Engaging in evidence based behavioral health services including both individual and group psychotherapy
Providing care for a population with a full array of clinical diagnoses including mood, psychotic and personality disorders
More details can be found in the class specification.
To confirm you possess the appropriate license and that it is up-to-date, please visit the State of Connecticut E-License portal, linked here. You will be asked to include your LCSW credentials, date of expiration, etc. within your application.
OUR MISSION
The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.
Qualifications & Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure as a clinical social worker in the State of Connecticut.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Correctional or Forensic Behavioral health treatment experience.
Experience with crisis intervention.
Experience with behavior management.
Experience with individual and group psychotherapy.
Experience with criminal justice involved adults.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license to practice clinical social work pursuant to Sec. 20-195 (m-z) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. § 1320a-7b(f).
Incumbents in this class may be required to have knowledge of sign language and communication ability with the deaf and hearing impaired in certain designated positions.
Incumbents in this class may be required to have ability in Spanish oral and written communication in certain designated positions.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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