Behavioral Health Assistant & Case Manager

Hartford HealthCare; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks staff to assist clinicians in providing coordinated services and case management for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. All employees may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs.

You will perform direct client care under supervision, assist with safety checks, and support medication management. You will help document progress and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment

Qualifications

• Associates in DARC, Human Services or related field required/preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED with two years of relevant experience acceptable.
• Two years of behavioral health or substance abuse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care under supervision by licensed clinicians; facilitate groups and basic counseling.
• Assist with safety checks, intakes, searches, monitoring to maintain safe environment; support medication management documentation.
• Observe and document client progress; communicate outcomes to the team; assist with treatment plan revisions.
• Coordinate case management: referrals, discharge planning, transportation, linkage to social/ health resources.
• Participate in treatment conferences, meetings, trainings, and community partnerships to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Safety monitoring

Education

Associates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC) / Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Psychology

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years experience

2 years of behavioral health/substance abuse experience

Job description

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks staff to assist clinicians in providing coordinated services and case management for adults with mental health and/or substance use issues. All employees may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs.

You will perform direct client care under supervision, assist with safety checks, and support medication management. You will help document progress and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment