Work where every moment matters Every day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery Job SummaryUnder the direct supervision of a registered nurse or program director the Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment teamInteracts with clients in ways that take into account age related and specialized educational developmental and psychiatric needs of the population served according to therapeutic treatment planObserves intervenes and documents client behavioral and physical response to therapeutic interventionsUnder the direction of the identified team leader utilizes approved physical intervention techniques provides and assists with physical escorts restraints and seclusions conducts searches and demonstrates an understanding of de escalation and therapeutic communication techniquesLeads and Co leads client groupsCollects and records vital signs and client data weight blood pressure etc as indicated by program requirements organizes and maintains medical chartsProvides clients with an orientation to the unit and inventories and safeguards clients belongingsThis position floats between the in patient and residential units as neededWork where every moment matters Every day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery Job SummaryUnder the direct supervision of a registered nurse or program director the Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment teamInteracts with clients in ways that take into account age related and specialized educational developmental and psychiatric needs of the population served according to therapeutic treatment planObserves intervenes and documents client behavioral and physical response to therapeutic interventionsUnder the direction of the identified team leader utilizes approved physical intervention techniques provides and assists with physical escorts restraints and seclusions conducts searches and demonstrates an understanding of de escalation and therapeutic communication techniquesLeads and Co leads client groupsCollects and records vital signs and client data weight blood pressure etc as indicated by program requirements organizes and maintains medical chartsProvides clients with an orientation to the unit and inventories and safeguards clients belongingsThis position floats between the in patient and residential units as neededPrevious experience with behavioral health clients preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent required years related experience requiredCurrent CT Driverrsquos license with a clean driving recordAbility to obtain a Public Service License A Endorsement within days of hire which requires ability to pass pre hire drug screen and DOT physical examMust be available to work every other weekendMust have and maintain a telephone number for schedulingComputer proficiency and keyboarding skills requiredWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentPrevious experience with behavioral health clients preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent required years related experience requiredCurrent CT Driverrsquos license with a clean driving recordAbility to obtain a Public Service License A Endorsement within days of hire which requires ability to pass pre hire drug screen and DOT physical examMust be available to work every other weekendMust have and maintain a telephone number for schedulingComputer proficiency and keyboarding skills requiredWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment