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Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutu2019s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. _Program Summary_ Natchaug's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as 6 and as old as 17 who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues, but do not require inpatient care. Services Include: Comprehensive assessment, which may include: Comprehensive aftercare planning, family, group, and individual therapy, occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy. Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program, and then to the studentu2019s home. _Job Summary_ The Mental Health Worker engages clients in therapeutic interventions and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to support and lead group sessions and provides transportation in a company vehicle from schools to the Joshua Center program and then to studentsu2019 homes. Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2 years related experience required. Current CT Driveru2019s license with a clean driving record for a minimum 3 consecutive years. Ability to obtain a Public Service License