Rushford·Middletown, Connecticut
The Clinical Services Assistant provides direct care and case management for adult clients with mental health or substance abuse issues under clinician supervision. Responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups, monitoring medication self-administration, and implementing behavioral management plans.
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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.
Assists clinician(s) in providing coordinated services & case management for adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. All employees in this position are considered “Essential Employees” and may be required to provide mandated shift coverage for programming needs.
Associates in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counseling (DARC), Human Services, or related field Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is preferred Two (2) years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting is preferred Knowledge of Alcoholics (or Narcotics) Anonymous 12-Step Program is preferred Valid driver's license Valid CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) & First Aid training certifications are preferred Bilingual (Spanish/English required (for Latino Program only) 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
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in a relevant field, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years of experience in a behavioral health or substance abuse setting is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and relevant certifications.
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.