Gilead - Mental Health Worker (Substance Abuse Program)

Gilead Community Services is seeking an attentive and recovery-oriented Recovery Care Manager to join our multi-disciplinary residential program staff.

About the position

The Recovery Care Manager for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential substance abuse program works Sunday - Tuesday 12:00AM - 8:00 AM (24 hours per week) providing oversight, monitoring and intervention as needed in a men’s residential substance abuse facility. The individual in this role supports residents in their recovery, assists residents in working on program goals, completes documentation paperwork and shift notes as necessary, and attends closely to the overall program environment to ensure resident compliance and well-being.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Previous volunteer or related work experience strongly preferred

Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed

Benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays

Affordable, employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance (Gilead pays 88%)

Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance (Gilead pays 100%)

Hands-on learning experience and supervision

Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities

Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

This is a union position and pays $18.89 per hour dependent on level of education.

Responsibilities

Understanding the needs of residents with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through Gilead’s training and education

Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports

Providing close oversight of residents, including monitoring adherence to program rules, supervision of medication self-administration, collecting urine samples, administering breathalyzer testing and inspecting rooms as necessary

Completing documentation in a timely manner, including intake paperwork, shift notes, and maintaining the residential visitor log

Attending to the program’s physical environment needs regarding safety and cleanliness

Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.