Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist: SAFE Family Recovery

Multi-Dimensional Family Recovery Specialist

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Job Title:

MDFR Specialist

Employment Type:

Full-time, flexible 40 hours/wk within the program's operating schedule of 8:00am-8:00pm

Program/

Location:

SAFE Family Recovery, Middletown, CT

About the Program: SAFE FAMILY RECOVERY

The Safe Family Recovery program encompasses three separate programs: SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment), RMCS (Recovery Management Checkup and Support) and MDFR (Multidimensional Family Recovery). SBIRT is a screening that includes a breathalyzer, urine drug screen, the administration of the GAIN-SS and a discussion with client to identify areas of need related to substance use and mental health and to connection to appropriate treatment as indicated.

RMCS is designed to provide ongoing recovery support and checkups after an episode of treatment. RMCS works to facilitate involvement with pro-social activities, linkage to services as indicated and positive family relationships. MDFR is an evidence based program that addresses the complex, multi-generational challenges facing families affected by parental substance use and involvement in the child welfare system. MDFR works to address change in the following six domains:

• Child Functioning & Safety
• Parent/Individual functioning
• Family relationships
• Intimate Partner relationships
• Parenting/Co-parenting
• Basic needs/community resources

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering MDFR services in homes and community to support treatment and facilitate recovery by improving family relationships and familial role functioning with the whole family.
• Address barriers to treatment and conduct brief therapeutic interventions to increase motivation to enter services
• Provider interventions that increase parenting capacity, reduce child safety risks, and improve family functioning.
• Participate in DCF case consultation and service planning meetings
• Collaborate with team members and DCF workers on cases.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered plan and document client progress. Insures clients receive services that are focused on client needs.
• Uses EMR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments.
• Attends all model required meetings and trainings along with coaching calls and agency trainings. Assists other team members as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in mental health related field
• Experience:
  
  At least two (2) years’ experience in an adult substance use field. Excellent verbal communication skills, computer literacy.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Valid driver’s license.
• Training:
  Will attend all required program trainings.

Why CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 12 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 6 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters

Compensation: $20.30/hour and up commensurate upon experience

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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