Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)
Recovery Specialist Community Based - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA), New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
Overview
Recovery Specialist Community Based - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA). Position Summary
The Recovery Specialist serves as a case manager to support, teach, advocate, and empower clients with mental health, medical and substance use needs. This includes developing person-centered recovery goals to live, learn, socialize, work and maintain health and wellness in the community. Location
233 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 — Full Time, 1st shift. Compensation
Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $29.00/hr. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience. Responsibilities
Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc.). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Teaches life skills necessary to live independently, including finances and entitlements, activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates with CMHA teams to ensure all services are communicated to the client's treatment team. Maintains timely documentation in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes; maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver’s license. Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR. Participate in training courses annually, as assigned. Must be bilingual Spanish speaking. Preferred Qualifications
Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/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. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff and their households. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through CMHA partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to CEUs, including training in Evidence-Based Practices such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free Calm app subscription for employees. Annual Company Picnic. Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. Free Student Loan Wellness resources, including: \
Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning. NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements and resources, including: \
Automated 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 in forgiveness.
CMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.
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Recovery Specialist Community Based - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA). Position Summary
The Recovery Specialist serves as a case manager to support, teach, advocate, and empower clients with mental health, medical and substance use needs. This includes developing person-centered recovery goals to live, learn, socialize, work and maintain health and wellness in the community. Location
233 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 — Full Time, 1st shift. Compensation
Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $29.00/hr. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant years of experience. Responsibilities
Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc.). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Teaches life skills necessary to live independently, including finances and entitlements, activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates with CMHA teams to ensure all services are communicated to the client's treatment team. Maintains timely documentation in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes; maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver’s license. Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR. Participate in training courses annually, as assigned. Must be bilingual Spanish speaking. Preferred Qualifications
Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/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. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff and their households. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through CMHA partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to CEUs, including training in Evidence-Based Practices such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free Calm app subscription for employees. Annual Company Picnic. Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. Free Student Loan Wellness resources, including: \
Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning. NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements and resources, including: \
Automated 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 in forgiveness.
CMHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org.
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