Rushford·Meriden, Connecticut
Evaluates and supports individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders to promote recovery and independence. Responsibilities include providing community guidance, maintaining clinical documentation, and ensuring resident safety through medication monitoring and crisis intervention.
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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 This position evaluates the needs of individuals with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders to support recovery and independence and completes all relevant documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
This position is designated as “Essential,” and employees may be required to provide mandated shift coverage based on program needs.
Job Responsibilities Provides guidance and accompaniment to clients during community activities, including shopping, social outings, and volunteer opportunities, to enhance independence and social functioning.
Evaluates clients’ needs and appropriately links all activities to the corresponding DMHAS Data Performance (DDAP) documentation.
Completes EPIC progress notes, DDAP documentation consisting of Treatment Plans, SATIS (Substance Abuse Treatment Information System) data, and Functional Assessment Surveys, Releases of Information (ROI), admission and discharge paperwork.
Communicates with management, conservators, family members, and other community supports and treatment providers about treatment plans and progress.
Utilizes crisis intervention skills (CPI) to maintain safety in a residential setting, recovery-oriented interventions/services and teaches life skills.
Using HHC vehicles, transports clients to medical appointments, pro-social activities, recovery activities, and other appropriate appointments.
Responsible for acquiring medication, storing medication and accurately performing medication inventory.
Maintains client safety by directly observing residents during their self-administration of medication.
Requires an Associate's degree in Human Services or a related field and at least two years of experience with mental health or substance abuse populations. A valid driver's license and certifications in CPI and medication administration are required.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
