Community Recovery Coach

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 Involves work in community settings, including clients’ homes , supportive housing, and / or residential programs as well as in local and state hospitals. Assesses client needs, plans and links appropriate services, advocates for and monitors client needs to ensure the provision of comprehensive services to meet identified client needs. Coordinates and provides services in an integrated Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP). Ongoing interaction with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and chronic mental illness and / or substance abuse diagnoses. All employees in this position are considered “Essential Employees” and may be required to provide mandatory overtime for program coverage needs. Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with four years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree in a mental health or human services discipline with two years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree in Human Services preferred
• Previous work experience with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and / or substance abuse
• Requires current, valid Connecticut driver’s license
• Must qualify for and obtain Public Service License within first 90 days of employment As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of :
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
• 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 . Job :
• Behavioral Health Organization :
• Rushford Title : Community Recovery Coach Location : Connecticut-Meriden-Rushford Transitional Housin (10169) Requisition ID : 25163997