Connecticut
Behavioral Health Clinical Director (Hybrid) - #260112-6214MP-001
Connecticut, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
Introduction
Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinical Director.
Role Responsibilities
Direct staff and operations of statewide Long‑Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs including Nursing Home Diversion and Transition, Mental Health Waiver, Acquired Brain Injury Community Services, 60 West, and Senior Outreach and Engagement Program.
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, policies, manuals, memoranda of understanding, and training materials.
Develop and evaluate policies, goals, and objectives to ensure conformance with federal and state regulations, administrative policies, and statutory provisions.
Coordinate with human resources to ensure hiring, retention, and training of qualified staff.
Develop unit budget, oversee fiscal management of all programs and contracts, and ensure audit compliance of funded providers.
Maintain close working relationships with sister state agencies, service providers, and stakeholders.
Oversee and participate in development, analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of department policies, actions, and programs related to the purchase of services.
Support workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
Represent the Commissioner on legislative councils or committees as needed.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations.
Implement and manage direct program initiatives.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration, or hospital administration.
Six (6) years of professional experience in behavioral health care.
Two (2) years of the required general experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services, including the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.
Current license for clinical social work, professional counselor, marital and family therapist, registered nurse, psychologist, alcohol and drug counselor, or a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the development and implementation of statewide clinical programming focused on services for persons with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, older adults, acquired brain injury, Home and Community Based Services, and rebalancing initiatives.
Experience with operations and oversight of Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) programs for persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Experience coordinating with nursing facilities, state agencies, and community providers to monitor the Pre‑Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process for persons with serious mental illness.
Maintenance of the appropriate current license for clinical social work, or professional counselor.
Medical Examination A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug‑Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Role Responsibilities
Direct staff and operations of statewide Long‑Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs including Nursing Home Diversion and Transition, Mental Health Waiver, Acquired Brain Injury Community Services, 60 West, and Senior Outreach and Engagement Program.
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, policies, manuals, memoranda of understanding, and training materials.
Develop and evaluate policies, goals, and objectives to ensure conformance with federal and state regulations, administrative policies, and statutory provisions.
Coordinate with human resources to ensure hiring, retention, and training of qualified staff.
Develop unit budget, oversee fiscal management of all programs and contracts, and ensure audit compliance of funded providers.
Maintain close working relationships with sister state agencies, service providers, and stakeholders.
Oversee and participate in development, analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of department policies, actions, and programs related to the purchase of services.
Support workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
Represent the Commissioner on legislative councils or committees as needed.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations.
Implement and manage direct program initiatives.
Qualifications
A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration, or hospital administration.
Six (6) years of professional experience in behavioral health care.
Two (2) years of the required general experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services, including the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.
Current license for clinical social work, professional counselor, marital and family therapist, registered nurse, psychologist, alcohol and drug counselor, or a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the development and implementation of statewide clinical programming focused on services for persons with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, older adults, acquired brain injury, Home and Community Based Services, and rebalancing initiatives.
Experience with operations and oversight of Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) programs for persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Experience coordinating with nursing facilities, state agencies, and community providers to monitor the Pre‑Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process for persons with serious mental illness.
Maintenance of the appropriate current license for clinical social work, or professional counselor.
Medical Examination A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug‑Free Workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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