Clinical Services Assistant (Per Diem)
Rushford•Portland, CT
About The Position
The Clinical Services Assistant supports clinicians in providing coordinated services and case management for adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The role provides direct client care under licensed-clinician supervision, supports treatment goals, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Employees are considered essential and may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and two years of relevant experience.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
- Two years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting.
- Knowledge of the Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous 12-Step Program.
- Valid CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid training certifications.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, provide basic counseling, implement behavioral management plans, and support treatment goals under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
- Conduct safety checks, client intakes, searches, and monitoring activities to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
- Assist with medication management, including monitoring medication self-administration, documentation, medication counts, vital-sign collection, and coordination with nursing and medical staff.
- Observe and document client progress, communicate treatment outcomes to the interdisciplinary team, contribute to treatment-plan revisions, and support ongoing interventions.
- Coordinate case management activities, including community-resource referrals, discharge planning, transportation arrangements, and connections to social, health, employment, and support services.
- Participate in treatment conferences, staff meetings, training programs, and collaborative community partnerships to support quality care and continuity of services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs when required.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off accruing from the date of hire, including seven paid holidays.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Employee discount programs.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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Education Level
Associate degree
