Mental Health Worker - Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

Company: Natchaug Hospital
Location: Old Saybrook
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Shift Details : Monday through Friday 8:30 to 3:30pm Summer Hours11:30 to 6:30 when school is in session Work where-- every moment --matters. Every day, over 30,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. Program Summary Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as 6 and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services Include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student's home. Job Summary -- Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or program director provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in adherence to hospital policies and core values.-- Qualifications --- Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred. --- Associates degree in a Human Services field required. --- Experience may be considered in lieu of education. --- Current CT Driver's license with a clean driving record. --- Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire. --- Must have and maintain a telephone number for scheduling. --- Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required. We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

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