Mental Health Worker - Child/Adolescent PHP

Location Detail: NAT 934 N. Main St Danielson (10163)

Shift Detail: Schedule: School year hours: Monday ‐ Friday; 11:30am ‐ 6:30pm, Summer hours: 7:30am ‐ 2:30pm. Requires ability to float between multiple Natchaug sites as needed.

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Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider of mental health and substance use disorder services for children, adolescents, and adults. Our comprehensive continuum of care includes inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, residential treatment programs, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency programs. Through our multi-site network, we are committed to helping individuals find their way toward recovery while empowering them to take an active role in their care.

Program Summary

The Joshua Center Programs at Natchaug Hospital provide specialized behavioral health services for children and adolescents ages 5-18 who are experiencing mental health or substance use challenges but do not require inpatient hospitalization.  

Services include:

• Comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment planning
• Family, group, and individual therapy
• Occupational and creative rehabilitation therapies
• Aftercare planning and care coordination

To support participation in treatment, Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program and then home following services.

Job Summary 

The Mental Health Worker plays a key role in providing support and interventions for children and adolescents receiving services through the Program. As a valued member of the treatment team, the Mental Health Worker partners with the Clinician to help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.  Communicate concerns, request assistance, and work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to support children and adolescents experiencing challenging behavioral or emotional needs.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, running group meetings with 10-12 clients, supporting clients' treatment goals, maintaining a safe environment, daily case note documentation and providing transportation using company vehicles from school to the Joshua Center Program and from the program to the student's home.  

This position requires flexibility to provide support at other Natchaug Hospital locations as operational needs require. Sites may include Dayville, Enfield, Mansfield, Groton, Norwich, or Vernon.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting children and adolescents in our communities and committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered behavioral health care.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience required.
• Current driver's license with a clean driving record for at least three (3) consecutive years.
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical examination, and applicable background checks.
• Basic computer skills 
• Must maintain a reliable telephone number for scheduling and communication purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with behavioral health clients.

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Benefits Include

• Paid time off with accrual beginning on your date of hire
• Tuition assistance and educational support
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match of up to 7%
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including:
  • Movie tickets
  • Pet insurance
  • Travel and entertainment
  • Optional insurance coverages and more

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