Rehabilitation Counselor - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

4d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor takes primary responsibility to collaborate with membership with prolonged mental illness and/or dually diagnosed to develop rehabilitative services to assist them to live, learn, socialize, work and be independent in the community. Collaborates with Psychosocial Rehabilitation Team on daily groups, activities, and skill building with program participants.

Requirements

Valid DMV License.
High School Diploma or equivalent or higher.
Must have valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a public service license.
Certified in First Aid and CPR.
MANDT training upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience working with severe and prolonged mentally ill/or dually diagnosed individuals.
Demonstrates beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

Coaches and assists clients with self-advocacy by monitoring and supporting client contact with outside entities (DMHAS, DSS, landlords, Employers, social networks, Other Community Support Providers).
Completes intakes, discharges, and direct services (case management) with clients to achieve an independent and self-sustaining social network.
Performs outreach to membership to monitor progress and encourage social connection.
Supports psycho educational and skill building groups with membership.
Collaborates with integrated clinical teams.
Provides program transportation as needed, and serves as support for Transportation department.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
11 observed holidays
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs)must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.