Clinical Services Assistant - The Ridge Recovery Center

Hartford HealthCare • Windham, CT

110d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Associates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or related field OR relative experience.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts social skill building and other therapeutic activities in order to meet the goals of each individual Treatment Care Plan.
• Provides direct care, under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed clinician, by co-leading therapy groups and performing assigned case management activities.
• Observes clients and communicates to the Treatment Team about the effectiveness of the Treatment Plan.
• Documents client/family responses as well as collateral contacts.
• Identifies variances and contributes suggestions to the revision of the Treatment Plan.
• Initiates further interventions as determined by the Treatment Team.
• Implements established behavioral management plans for a program or for individual clients.
• Ensures a safe environment, ensures client's agreement with and adherence to the plan.
• Implements rewards and consequences, and provides appropriate clinical support to patients/families.
• Assists with transportation arrangements, as approved by the Program Manager.
• Utilizes community resources and makes appropriate referrals in support of the treatment plan.
• Connects with area resources through service, health and employment agencies.
• Participates in treatment conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training.
• Participates in the facilitation and coordination of education groups and community meetings.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree