Clinical Services Assistant - Per Diem

Clinical Services Assistant - Per Diem

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. Rushford Center, one of Connecticut's leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Job Summary Assists clinician(s) in providing coordinated services & case management for adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. All employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs.

Key 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.

Qualifications Associates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or related field Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is preferred Two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting is preferred Knowledge of Alcoholics (or Narcotics) Anonymous 12-Step Program is preferred Valid driver's license Valid CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) & First Aid training certifications are preferred