Find & Apply For Mental Health / Psychiatric Technician Jobs in Torrington, Connecticut

Location Detail:

50 Litchfield St Torrington (10399)

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8:30am to 5pm - Summer 10am to 6:30pm - School year 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment Bridges Program Responsibilities This full-time position supports children ages 6-12 in an intensive Extended Day Treatment program. Responsibilities include active supervision and engagement with children; planning and facilitating therapeutic recreational groups and creative, developmentally appropriate activities designed to address children's treatment needs; co-facilitating and supporting clinician-led therapeutic groups; assisting with behavioral management and clinical interventions; and supporting case management, family outreach, scheduling, phone calls, and related administrative tasks. This position offers meaningful, hands-on experience in children's mental health and the opportunity to develop skills in therapeutic group work, behavioral interventions, case management, family engagement, and multidisciplinary treatment planning. The psychiatric technician works closely with master's-level clinicians, a psychiatrist, and other behavioral-health professionals while contributing ideas and activities that support the treatment of children and families. Qualifications Associate's degree Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting Experience working with children As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .