Social Rehab Counselor - Friendship Club

Description

Job Schedule: Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Job Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details:

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 Friendship Club members in the development of social and recreational activities, focusing on skills training, socialization, and the general integration of Rushford consumers. Encourages and supports member empowerment/advocacy initiatives and activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred or

• High school diploma or equivalent with significant rehabilitation experience.

• Requires current, valid Connecticut driver's license. Must qualify for Public Service License.

Experience

• Previous experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness strongly preferred.

• Basic working knowledge of personal computers and software applications.

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.