Job description
Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.POSITION SUMMARY
The Intervention Specialist facilitates curriculum-based group and individual services to clients in program. Utilizes motivational interviewing and other strengths-based techniques to support program completion, increase client success and reduce recidivism.
$2,000 sign- On bonus! Half paid at start and the second half paid at one year of service!
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
- For Good Health
- Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution
- Wellness Programs
- Free annual flu shots
- For a Secure Future
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- For Retirement
- 403(b) Plan
- For Career Advancement
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Training and development opportunities
- For Work Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave
- 15 vacation days
- 8 sick days
- 9 company paid holidays
- 2 personal days
- 2 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling
- Employee discounts on cell phone services
BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling or related field is required. Previous experience working with client population with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Effective time management, strong verbal and written communication skills are required.BA/BS degree require. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD funded or Wheeler Clinic program, as well as substitution of experience for education on a year for year basis.
LOCATION
New Britain, CT
SCHEDULE
Full time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group sessions, including booster sessions, with integrity and fidelity to curriculum in a time-limited, solution-oriented manner.
Engages clients and addresses anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting. Demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives and problem solving skills.
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients and their families in AIC programming. Uses cognitive-behavioral approaches to behavior change.
Monitors client behaviors and uses behavior management systems. Holds clients accountable and addresses ambivalence and resistance while helping clients maintain motivation to change. Addresses basic needs to support recovery and pro-social behavior change.
Actively participates in quality assurance activities including video taping sessions and meeting with a quality assurance coach, attending trainings, data report analysis and review, etc.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of group and collateral activities in agency and funder data systems.
Participates in efforts to meet and maintain performance based measures set by agency and CSSD.
Participates in client-centered, strengths-based presentations/discussions in staff meetings.
Prepares reports that are accurate and timely, and updates referral sources on client activities on a regular basis.
Models pro-social behaviors and serves as a role model to clients and staff.
Operates as part of a team by providing program coverage for client services (including urinalysis) outside of normal work schedule, typical job function or primary work site, as requested (e.g., additional evening shifts may be required to ensure operational coverage).
Supervises toxicology testing. Supervised urine specimens shall only be collected from a client by a staff member of the same gender.
Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.
Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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