Clinical Services Assistant - Ridge Recovery Center; Per Diem

Clinical Services Assistant - The Ridge Recovery Center (Per Diem)

Location: 289 Windham Rd., Willimantic (10534)

Shift: Per diem

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Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs.

Job Summary: Assists clinician(s) in providing coordinated services and case management for adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and conducts social skill building and other therapeutic activities to meet the goals of each individual Treatment Care Plan.
• Provides direct care under the supervision of a licensed/credentialed clinician by co‑leading therapy groups and performing assigned case management activities to aid in achieving established client outcomes.
• Observes clients and communicates to the Treatment Team about the effectiveness of the Treatment Plan, documents client/family responses, identifies variances, and contributes suggestions to the revision of the Treatment Plan.
• Implements established behavioral management plans for the program or for individual clients, ensuring a safe environment and adherence to the plan.
• Assists with transportation arrangements, as approved by the Program Manager, to help clients attend program and meet aspects of their treatment plan that cannot be met on site.
• Utilizes community resources and makes appropriate referrals in support of the treatment plan and the continuing care plan a client begins after the discharge process and thereafter.
• Connects with area resources through service, health and employment agencies, professional groups, committees, and consortiums to be well‑versed in accessing necessary services for each client upon discharge.
• Participates in treatment conferences, staff meetings, and in‑service training as required to ensure a quality care experience for clients.
• Participates in the facilitation and coordination of education groups and community meetings.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or related field, OR equivalent experience as outlined below.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
• In lieu of the education requirement, at least two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting may be considered.
• Familiarity with Alcoholics (or Narcotics) Anonymous 12‑Step Program.
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) & First Aid training required (exception: PHP program).
• Medication Certification required (exception: PHP program).
• Bilingual Spanish/English (required for Latino Program only).

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 and employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization at the cutting edge — helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women, and children. Every moment matters, and this is your moment.