Behavioral Health Support Specialist

hhccareers; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a dedicated professional to assist clinicians by delivering coordinated services and case management for adults with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

As an essential employee, you may be required to provide shift coverage and support treatment goals through group facilitation, safety checks, intake, medication monitoring, progress documentation, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care under the supervision of licensed clinicians by facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, delivering basic counseling, implementing behavioral management plans, and supporting treatment goals.
• Conduct safety checks, client intakes, searches, and monitoring activities to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Assist with medication management, including medication self-administration monitoring, documentation, medication counts, vital signs collection, and coordination with nursing and medical staff.
• Observe and document client progress, communicate treatment outcomes to the interdisciplinary team, contribute to treatment plan revisions, and support ongoing interventions.
• Coordinate case management activities, including referrals to community resources, discharge planning, transportation arrangements, and linkage to social, health, employment, and support services.
• Participate in treatment conferences, staff meetings, training programs, and collaborative community partnerships to ensure high-quality client care and continuity of services. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a dedicated professional to assist clinicians by delivering coordinated services and case management for adults with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

As an essential employee, you may be required to provide shift coverage and support treatment goals through group facilitation, safety checks, intake, medication monitoring, progress documentation, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.