Summary:

Join the team at Hartford HealthCare and make a difference in the lives of adolescents with dual diagnoses. As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will provide quality, cost-effective, and compassionate care to young individuals facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Join our comprehensive healthcare network and be part of a team that is dedicated to transforming lives.

Details:

• Job Schedule: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 40
• Job Shift: Shift 1 (Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6:00pm)

About Hartford HealthCare

At Hartford HealthCare, we have a common goal: to deliver exceptional healthcare to our community. With over 30,000 colleagues, we are the most comprehensive healthcare network in Connecticut. Rushford Center, a recognized leader in addiction and mental health services, is part of our network. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable services to our patients, ensuring they receive the care, compassion, and respect they deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client care through individual, couple, group, and family therapy tailored to each client's needs.
• Prepare accurate medical documentation to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assess and plan care by evaluating psychiatric and psychosocial needs, organizing and prioritizing treatment, and advocating for appropriate resources.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients and families in various settings both within our system and the community.
• Educate clients and their families, referring them to support groups and additional resources for maximum care and recovery.
• Collaborate effectively across programs to deliver integrated healthcare for clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Negotiate level of care and length of stay with managed care companies while continuously re-evaluating client's needs.
• Work as part of a team along the continuum of care, participating in meetings, clinical supervision, and staff education.
• Take responsibility for self-improvement by identifying learning needs and seeking resources.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field required (must obtain within 60 days of hire).
• Previous intern experience in assessment, diagnosis, and individual/group therapy.
• Valid CT Licensed Masters of Social Work required within 90 days of graduation (LMSW).
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and basic keyboarding skills.
• Flexibility in schedule according to program needs, including evenings, weekends, and travel between sites.

Benefits:

As an employee of Hartford HealthCare's Rushford Center, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and six paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee discount programs

At Hartford HealthCare, we value our employees and provide opportunities for career development and growth. Join us in bringing new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless individuals. Your moment to make a difference starts here.