Case Manager Assistant - Behavioral Health

Description

Work where every moment matters.
 
Every day, over 30,000 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 Case Managers with administrative duties and transportation for clients. Assists in the coordination of an integrated delivery system of care for all clients.
 
Key Responsibilities

 
1. Provides relevant feedback regarding client to Case Manager, which assists the Case Manager in monitoring the results of the ISP to determine the need to reassess client or revise ISP accordingly.
2. Assists Case Managers in providing supportive interventions to clients including direct teaching interventions to assist clients in the development and/or practice and maintenance of needed adult-living skills. Participates in maintaining a clean working environment for staff and clients.
3. Transports clients to medical appointments and other appointments deemed necessary by Case Manager.
4. Assists in all required duties regarding the maintenance of all program-related and administrative data/reports, statistical records and other data collection activities as specified by Rushford.
5. Provides immediate crisis intervention, as needed, referring clients to Crisis Program, Case Manager, or Clinician as indicated.
6. Performs other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

- Associate's degree in a mental health or human service discipline or applicable life experience.
- Requires current, valid Connecticut driver's license. Must qualify for Public Service License.
- Previous work experience with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness

We take great care of careers.
 
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.