Youth Worker: Sub-Acute Residential- Per Diem

Youth Worker:
Sub-Acute Residential – Per Diem

Job Title: Youth Worker

Employment Type: Per-diem

Schedule: Per-diem

Program/

Location:

Sub‑Acute Residential, Norwich, CT

The Sub‑Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short‑term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de‑escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma‑informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.

• Great way to get your foot in the mental health field.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and take part of trainings.
• Grow invaluable relationships with the clients.

• Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
• Monitors self‑administration of client medications in accordance with agency medication policies and procedures as program may require.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to collaborate with co‑workers and clients.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

• Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

$18.00/hr (flat hourly rate for per‑diem positions)

CHR is an equal‐opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.