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Location Detail: Natchaug-Mental Health Worker (10188)

Shift Detail: Standard schedule: Monday - Friday; 11:30am - 6:30pm, Summer & Winter break hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 2:30pm. Will float to other Natchaug site locations as needed.

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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

The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team in adherence to hospital policies and core values. Provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center program and then to the student's home with company vehicle. This position floats to other Natchaug clinical sites as needed.

Qualifications

- Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 years related experience required.
- Current CT Driver’s license with a clean driving record for a minimum 3 consecutive years.
- Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire, which requires ability to pass pre-hire drug screen and DOT physical exam.
- Must have and maintain a telephone number for scheduling.
- Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.

We take great care of careers.

Benefits

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 up to 7%
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
- Tuition Assistance
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

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 – 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 work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.