Mental Health Worker - Child/Adolescent PHP

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker plays a key role in providing support and interventions for children and adolescents receiving services through the Program. As a valued member of the treatment team, the Mental Health Worker partners with the Clinician to help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. Communicate concerns, request assistance, and work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to support children and adolescents experiencing challenging behavioral or emotional needs. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, running group meetings with 10-12 clients, supporting clients' treatment goals, maintaining a safe environment, daily case note documentation and providing transportation using company vehicles from school to the Joshua Center Program and from the program to the student's home. This position requires flexibility to provide support at other Natchaug Hospital locations as operational needs require. Sites may include Dayville, Enfield, Mansfield, Groton, Norwich, or Vernon.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required
• Current driver's license with a clean driving record for at least three (3) consecutive years
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical examination, and applicable background checks
• Basic computer skills
• Must maintain a reliable telephone number for scheduling and communication purposes

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with behavioral health clients

Responsibilities

• Facilitating activities
• Running group meetings with 10-12 clients
• Supporting clients' treatment goals
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Daily case note documentation
• Providing transportation using company vehicles from school to the Joshua Center Program and from the program to the student's home
• Providing support at other Natchaug Hospital locations as operational needs require

Benefits

• Paid time off with accrual beginning on your date of hire
• Tuition assistance and educational support
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 7%
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including: Movie tickets, Pet insurance, Travel and entertainment
• Optional insurance coverages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED