Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour) Hybrid #260630-6215PL-001
About the role
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), Office of the Commissioner (OOC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor within the Evidence-Based Practices and Grants Division.
The role will work under the supervision of the Director of Program Management Services. Provide statewide monitoring of evidence-based and best practices in behavioral health services (mental health/substance use) such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); Conduct fidelity reviews of evidence-based models such as Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Supported Employment Services, Community Support Programs, co-occurring disorders services and psychiatric rehabilitation; Provide contract monitoring and oversight of peer-led and peer-run organizations; Monitor data reports and outcome measures; Assist with writing and submitting grant applications and contract monitoring, fiscal activities and budget development; Assist with the implementation of evidence-based practices, including training throughout the state within the DMHAS system of care.
Responsibilities
- Engage in a rewarding career; Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; Thrive in an exciting environment; Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do; Work together in a collaborative team environment.
- Manage the staff and operations of a clinical program, discipline or specialized area;
- Coordinate, plan and manage program activities;
- Formulate program goals and objectives;
- Develop or assist in the development and implementation of related policy;
- Interpret and administer pertinent laws;
- Prepare or assist in preparation of program budget;
- Maintain contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities;
- Ensure program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;
- Participate in grant and contract preparation and administration;
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;
- Promote cultural diversity in workplace and ensure client/individuals rights;
- Identify and plan training and development needs;
- Analyze problems at program level and take appropriate action;
- Initiate workforce planning and monitor staff utilization to meet identified goals;
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports;
- Investigate and respond to critical incidents;
- May represent program in grievances and hearings;
- May perform clinical duties;
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health care and a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration.
- Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional staff.
Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care;
- Resources available to client/individual populations;
- Relevant agency policies and procedures;
- Management principles and practices;
- Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
- Behavioral health policies and systems;
- Recovery principles and practices;
- Principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to influence actions of others;
- Negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts;
- Analysis and synthesis of information;
- Collaboration within program, department, agency, and community;
- Interpret standards, contracts and regulations.
Skills
- Experience with Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams;
- Experience with contract development and oversight;
- Experience with data collection and data management;
- Experience with project management;
- Experience with program development and implementation;
- Deliver clear, strategic written and verbal communication to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
Pay
Salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday