TITLE: Clinic Coordinator
Dept: Clinic
Status: Full Time

Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist that combines administrative/supervisory roles with some direct service practice. The coordinator will supervise clinical staff in a community mental health clinic that treats adults with mental health and substance abuse problems, while also coordinating with our team of psychiatrists, community support providers and rehab workers. Familiarity with evidence-based practices for treating individuals with behavioral health challenges in Connecticut ’s publically funded health system. Excellent pay and benefits.

Qualifications:
Experience with both mental health and substance abuse populations needed. LCSW or other licensure required. Additional LADC a plus

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TITLE: Advocate - Night / Weekend
Dept: DVS of Greater New Haven
Status: PerDiem/Part-time/Full-time
Schedules: 4pm – 12am Sunday – Saturday; 12am – 8am Sunday - Saturday; 8am - 4pm Saturday -Sunday

Description:
Provide direct services to sheltered and non-sheltered victims of domestic violence in person or via the hotline. Conduct client intakes, make referrals to appropriate resources, provide advocacy, counseling, act as liaison to other agencies, and input client information on ALICE database system.

Requirements:
Crisis intervention skills essential. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of a variety of community agencies. Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. BA in human services field and one year experience or four years of relevant education and experience in lieu of degree. Demonstrated oral and written skills required. Average to above average computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft office. Good counseling, case management skills, and knowledge of community resources required. Sensitivity to battered women’s issues and maturity required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) ability desirable.

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TITLE: Peer Engagement Specialist
Dept: Specialty Services / Social Rehab.
Status: Part-time (20 hrs. wk.)

Description:
Provide intensive outreach services to engage or re-engage ‘at risk” individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and or community support service needs. Facilitate peer and mutual support activities and groups; maintain flexible schedules to meet consumer’s needs; provide education around mental health and substance abuse problem; encourage and assist consumer in becoming active participants in the community.

Requirements:
Drug and alcohol Rehabilitation Certificate (DARC) or Certification as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) preferred. High School diploma or GED along with 2 years experience in a community mental health environment. Personal experience with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation a plus.

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TITLE: Rehabilitation Counselor (DDS)
Dept: Specialty Services
Status: Part-time (17.50 hrs. wk.)

Description:
Provide one to one personal supports including community based and in home skill building. Support individuals who are competitively employed. Provide support to the group supported employment program. Maintain flexible schedules to meet consumer’s needs; coordinate services with DDS; encourage and assist consumer in becoming active participants in the community.

Requirements:
High School diploma or GED along with 2 years experience providing community based care.

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