Clinical Services Assistant

Job Opportunity At Rushford Center

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Rushford Center, one of Connecticut's leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs, and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion, and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Job Summary

Assists clinician(s) in providing coordinated services & case management for adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepares for and conducts social skill building and other therapeutic activities to meet the goals of each individual Treatment Care Plan.
2. Provides direct care, under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed clinician, by co-leading therapy groups and performing assigned case management activities.
3. Observes clients and communicates to the Treatment Team about the effectiveness of the Treatment Plan.
4. Implements established behavioral management plans for a program or for individual clients.
5. Assists with transportation arrangements to help clients attend program and meet aspects of their treatment plan.
6. Utilizes community resources and makes appropriate referrals in support of the treatment plan.
7. Connects with area resources through service, health, and employment agencies to be well-versed in accessing necessary services for each client upon discharge.
8. Participates in treatment conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training.
9. Participates in the facilitation and coordination of education groups and community meetings.
10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Associates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or related field OR relative experience as outlined below
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is preferred
• In lieu of education requirement, at least two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting may be considered
• Familiarity with Alcoholics (or Narcotics) Anonymous 12-Step Program
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) & First Aid training required (exception: PHP program)
• Medication Certification required. (exception: PHP program)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English required (for Latino Program only)

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women, and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.