Eastern Connecticut's Premier Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Provider
Natchaug Hospital has been a beacon of hope and healing since 1954, serving as Eastern Connecticut's leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services. As part of the Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network, this 57-bed nonprofit psychiatric hospital delivers compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and adults across the region.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services
Natchaug Hospital operates a fully integrated treatment system serving over 1,950 inpatients annually through its main facility in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. The hospital features two specialized units: a 26-bed pediatric/adolescent unit and a 33-bed adult unit, each staffed by dedicated mental health professionals committed to individualized care.
Beyond inpatient services, Natchaug extends its reach through:
- Journey House: A specialized 13-bed residential treatment center for adolescent girls
- Outpatient Programs: Day hospital, after-school, and special education school programs serving 2,750+ patients yearly
- Multi-Location Network: Eight Connecticut communities including Danielson, Dayville, Enfield, Groton, Norwich, Old Saybrook, and Vernon
- Specialized Services: Geriatric services, chemical dependency programs, and court-involved youth treatment
Culture of Care and Professional Support
At Natchaug Hospital, we take great care of our team members just as they care for patients. The collaborative, tight-knit environment empowers nurses and clinical staff to practice at the top of their license using research, innovation, and evidence-based practices. Staff work across three 8-hour shifts with flexible scheduling options from 8 to 32 hours weekly, plus per diem opportunities.
Why Professionals Choose Natchaug Hospital
- Competitive Compensation: Sign-on bonuses up to $1,500 and 401(k) with 7% employer match
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellness initiatives with mental health focus
- Professional Development: Leadership opportunities, team-based decision making, and program development roles
- Employee Wellness: Free on-site parking, service discounts, and strong mental health support programs
- Hartford HealthCare Connection: Access to Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with 40,000+ colleagues across 500+ locations
Mission Driven Excellence
Natchaug Hospital's nearly seven-decade commitment to advancing mental health treatment creates meaningful career opportunities for healthcare professionals passionate about behavioral healthcare and community impact.
Mission
To provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment services, helping individuals find their path to recovery and healing.
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Clinician Adult PHP
Description
Location Detail: Natchaug-Mansfield PHP (10205)
Shift Detail: Schedule: M-F; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. May float to any Natchaug site as needed; including, Vernon, Enfield, Dayville, Danielson, Mansfield, Norwich, Groton, and Old Saybrook.
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. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance use 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 In the Adult Partial Hospitalization Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Treatment programs, we focus on creating a therapeutic environment where people can learn strategies for coping and improve their functioning. Each client's treatment plan is centered on group therapy which allows for sharing of experiences while gaining support and validation. When people need intensive, comprehensive treatment for psychiatric and chemical dependency issues but do not need inpatient or residential hospital care, Natchaug offers intensive, structured clinical treatment in programs that may include up to six hours of treatment a day, five days a week. These intensive treatment programs can help prevent the need for hospitalization. They can also help people make the transition to home after inpatient or residential treatment. Natchaug brings this clinical care closer to people's homes by offering programs throughout Eastern Connecticut.
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Clinician works in coordination with interdisciplinary teams to organize, prepare, and deliver evidence based clinical services in the Adult and Child/Adolescent partial hospitalization program. Clinical services include individual, group and family therapy. Inter-agency collaboration with and exposure to school social workers, principals, DCF, and court systems.
Key responsibilities of Behavioral Health Clinician:
- Conducts a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and establishes a care plan, as appropriate.
- Provides direct patient care that may include case management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration for care transition needs, crisis intervention/safety planning, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families coping with illness, trauma, or end -of-life care, referral and discharge planning.
- Refers patient to appropriate levels of care and available resources that promote the individualized care plan.
- Maintains timely patient-centered documentation that reflect the patient and client systems' pertinent information for assessment, interventions and outcomes in accordance with regulatory licensing requirements and third-party agencies.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This position floats to any Natchaug clinical site as needed; including, Vernon, Enfield, Dayville, Danielson, Mansfield, Norwich, Groton, and Old Saybrook. Additional compensation provided.
***Behavioral Health Clinicians are eligible for a Sign On Bonus up to $2,500.00, in accordance with program guidelines***
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, or Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service Field.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting required, preferably working with a mental health and/or chemical dependency population.
- Current Connecticut LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A, or CADC.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity
- Is cognizant of health-related social needs and cultural competence. Recognizes and addresses health disparities-inequalities and injustices directed toward clients, related to access to care and provision of health services.
We take great care of careers.
Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization:
- Sign-on Bonus
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
- Supervision toward licensure and cost reimbursement
- Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
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.

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