Description
Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: School year hours are 9:00AM - 5:30PM, summer hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Hours may vary depending on program needs.
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Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in Helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.
Program Summary
Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as six and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services Include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the student’s home.
Job Summary
Lead Therapists provide direct clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy. Performs case management services. Provides extensive documentation and case coordination. Oversees day-to-day program operations and staff in the absence of Director of Social Work and Program Director, performs administrative duties as assigned.
***Primary Therapists are eligible for a Sign On Bonus Up To $1,500, in accordance with program guidelines.***
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years experience working with a behavioral health and/or chemical dependency population with demonstrated leadership required, 5 years preferred
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Masters degree required.
- Connecticut licensure required; LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, or Psychologist.
- Must have good organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.
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Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:
- Federal loan forgiveness program
- Sign-on bonus
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
