Hartford HealthCare-posted 11 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Groton, CT
1,001-5,000 employees

Work where every moment matters. 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. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. Program Summary Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as 6 and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services Include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student’s home. Job Summary The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in adherence to hospital policies and core values. Provides transportation from school to our program, and then to the student's home using company vehicles.

  • Provides therapeutic interventions for clients
  • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in adherence to hospital policies and core values
  • Provides transportation from school to our program, and then to the student's home using company vehicles.
  • Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2 years related experience required.
  • Current CT Driver’s license with a clean driving record for at least 3 consecutive years.
  • Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire, which requires ability to pass pre-hire drug screen and DOT physical exam.
  • Must have and maintain a telephone number for scheduling.
  • Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.
  • Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%25
  • Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
  • Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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