Recovery Specialist 1st Shift Full Time Monday-Friday

Why CMHA?

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a full-time 40 hours per week Recovery Specialist. This position will be in New Britain, CT. (Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm).

Compensation: $20.00 minimum to $29.00 maximum per hour.

Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience.

Position Summary: The Recovery Specialist develops and monitors treatment plans with a case load of adult residential clients toward the goal of eventual independent living. Coordinates care with the client throughout the CMHA system of services. Supervises client activity and participation in the residential program while ensuring client safety, comfort and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to clients by conducting individualized and group education, skill building, recreation and household maintenance activities and/or monitoring environment with clients for cleanliness, safety and repairs.
• Develops and reviews individualized treatment plans with clients to identify goals and progress throughout the client’s stay by meeting with each client on the caseload at least once each week.
• Maintains client medical records by documenting all client activity in the form of Progress Notes and Treatment Plans in accordance with agency Policy and Procedure. Completes all additional program required documentation, including change of shift report in compliance with CMHA Policies and Procedures.
• Supervises and documents the self‐administration of medication to program clients as scheduled in an accurate, professional way by adhering to program policy and procedure and training.
• Communicates and/or advocates with other internal and external providers to ensure consistency of and accessibility to requested/needed services.
• May provide transportation as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Participate in training on an annual basis, as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Experience working in Case Management or related field with a solid understanding of Mental Health conditions.
  
  

Benefits

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
• 11 observed holidays
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
• Annual Company Picnic
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
  
  

Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:

• Student loan consolidation and refinancing
• Loan payoff projection dashboard
• Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone
• College cost calculator
• College financial planning
• 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:

• Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
• Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
• Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness
  
  

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org .