Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos 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 Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryAssists clinicians in providing coordinated services case management for adult clients with mental health andor substance abuse issues All employees in this position are considered ldquoEssential Employeesrdquo and may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needsKey Responsibilities Provides direct care under the supervision of a licensedcredentialed clinician by co leading therapy groups and performing assigned case management activities to assist in achieving established client outcomes Provides basic counseling to help decrease the clientrsquos anxiety and to assure continuity of care Prepares for and facilitates psychoeducational group sessions social skill building community meetings and other therapeutic activities Implements established behavioral management plans for a program or for individual clients Supports clientrsquos agreement with and adherence to the plan implements rewards and consequences and provides appropriate counseling support to patientsfamilies to meet established goals of the plan Performs required safety checks as per the established cadence of the program Monitors activities on the floor conduct intakes and patient belongings searches and dispose of Potentially Dangerous Items PDI per protocols Monitors medication self administration assists clients with medication management maintains appropriate paperwork per policy transcribes medications per policy maintains medication counts including controlled substances obtains vital signs consults with nursing and medical staff as needed Observes clients and communicates to the Treatment Team clinician medical team supervisors nursing team as to the effectiveness of the Treatment Plan Documents clientfamily responses as well as that of collateral contacts Identifies variances and contributes suggestions to the revision of the Treatment Plan as needed Initiates further interventions as determined by the Treatment Team Utilizes community resources and makes appropriate referrals in support of clientrsquos Treatment Plan and the continuing care plans post discharge Assists with transportation arrangements as approved by the Program Manager for clients to attend program and meet aspects of their Treatment Plan that canrsquot be met on site Connects with area resources through service health and employment agencies professional groups committees and consortiums to acquire comprehensive knowledge of services available for clients Participates in treatment conferences staff meetings and in service training to support the provision of high quality client care Performs other related duties as requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos 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 Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryAssists clinicians in providing coordinated services case management for adult clients with mental health andor substance abuse issues All employees in this position are considered ldquoEssential Employeesrdquo and may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needsKey Responsibilities Provides direct care under the supervision of a licensedcredentialed clinician by co leading therapy groups and performing assigned case management activities to assist in achieving established client outcomes Provides basic counseling to help decrease the clientrsquos anxiety and to assure continuity of care Prepares for and facilitates psychoeducational group sessions social skill building community meetings and other therapeutic activities Implements established behavioral management plans for a program or for individual clients Supports clientrsquos agreement with and adherence to the plan implements rewards and consequences and provides appropriate counseling support to patientsfamilies to meet established goals of the plan Performs required safety checks as per the established cadence of the program Monitors activities on the floor conduct intakes and patient belongings searches and dispose of Potentially Dangerous Items PDI per protocols Monitors medication self administration assists clients with medication management maintains appropriate paperwork per policy transcribes medications per policy maintains medication counts including controlled substances obtains vital signs consults with nursing and medical staff as needed Observes clients and communicates to the Treatment Team clinician medical team supervisors nursing team as to the effectiveness of the Treatment Plan Documents clientfamily responses as well as that of collateral contacts Identifies variances and contributes suggestions to the revision of the Treatment Plan as needed Initiates further interventions as determined by the Treatment Team Utilizes community resources and makes appropriate referrals in support of clientrsquos Treatment Plan and the continuing care plans post discharge Assists with transportation arrangements as approved by the Program Manager for clients to attend program and meet aspects of their Treatment Plan that canrsquot be met on site Connects with area resources through service health and employment agencies professional groups committees and consortiums to acquire comprehensive knowledge of services available for clients Participates in treatment conferences staff meetings and in service training to support the provision of high quality client care Performs other related duties as requiredAssociates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling DARC Human Services or related fieldBachelors Degree in Social Work Psychology or related field is preferredTwo years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting is preferredKnowledge of Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous Step Program is preferredValid drivers licenseValid CPR Crisis Prevention Institute CPI First Aid training certifications are preferredBilingual SpanishEnglish required for Latino Program onlyAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAssociates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling DARC Human Services or related fieldBachelors Degree in Social Work Psychology or related field is preferredTwo years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting is preferredKnowledge of Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous Step Program is preferredValid drivers licenseValid CPR Crisis Prevention Institute CPI First Aid training certifications are preferredBilingual SpanishEnglish required for Latino Program onlyAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including seven paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment