Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) - Inpatient Psychiatry

Hartford HealthCare • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.
Job Summary
Accountable for using shared life experiences and recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living. The recovery Support Specialist provides peer support which is a non-clinical role. This class does not involve treatment, assessment or evaluation activities. The duties are centered on mutuality and sharing common recovery perspective and language with the client. A recovery Support Specialist is expected to act as coach and advocate, promoting the program value of autonomy, diversity and empowerment, with the knowledge and ability to link client to community-based supports and other resources.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with significant experience that relates to the population served.
• Requires current, valid Connecticut driver's license. Must qualify for Public Service License.
• Demonstrating peer support or mental health experience
• Having personal experience relevant to services provided (recovery)
• Being able to obtain Peer Support Specialist certification (preferably already certified as recovery coach or recovery support specialist
• Being able to travel, sometimes daily, among various Rushford sites; be prepared and willing to transport clients as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Through collaboration with the client and other service providers, assesses needs and develops an Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Utilizing recovery oriented interventions/services ensures effective progress toward the IRP Goals.
• Provides education and consultation to the Clinical Support Team with respect to client centered approaches.
• Provides instruction and skills training in illness and recovery management to clients and their families.
• Provides engagement in natural support networks and activities relating to community integration.
• Works with Housing Supports Program to assists clients with finding, obtaining, and retaining safe, affordable and decent housing.
• Assists clients in arranging transportation (to clinical, medical and any other appointments deemed necessary.
• Performs all required duties regarding the maintenance of all program-related and administrative data/reports, statistical records and other data collection activities as specified by Rushford
• Prepares appropriate documentation to meet DMHAS PR program and other funding requirements. Maintains all client records including progress notes, service plans and releases.
• Works under the general supervision of a licensed behavioral health professional.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

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

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