PSRB Competency Monitor

PSRB/Competency Monitor

Location

Bridgeport, CT
Stamford, CT
 

Date Opened: 9/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary: $95,099 - $128,251/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 10/2/2026 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 qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Psychiatric Security Review Board/Competency Monitor to join our team

Position Highlights: 

• FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
• SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER: 155153 - 100 Fairfield Ave, 2nd fl., Bridgeport, CT
• POSITION NUMBER: 155154 - 1351 Washington Blvd, 5th fl., Stamford, CT

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. 

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.

The Role:

As part of the Southwest Mental Health System's new Forensic Services program, this role will be accountable for providing monitoring, evaluation, competency restoration and consultation services involving complex forensic cases, providing evaluation and consultation services to inpatient/outpatient treatment teams and responsible for providing direct treatment to clients with complex psychological and social problems.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• 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;
• Prepare 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

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. 

Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state.  With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.  

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

A Master’s 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.