State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Mental Health, this class acts as Executive Director to the Psychiatric Security Board with delegated authority for administering the programs and activities of the Board in accordance with Section 17a-581 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Works under the general direction of the Board which reviews work for effectiveness and conformance with policy.

Supervises assigned office staff.

Administers and directs programs and activities of Board including development of programs to evaluate and monitor treatment and progress of any person found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect who has been committed to the mental health system by courts; formulates policies and procedures of Board in accordance with state regulations; facilitates coordination of Board hearings and meetings as prescribed by law; serves as Secretary to Board at hearings and meetings; issues Memoranda of Decision and Reports to Court on behalf of the Board; acts as liaison between Board, acquittees, courts, State's Attorneys, mental health facilities and public and private groups; develops and maintains comprehensive data including but not limited to number of acquittee placed under Board jurisdiction, number and outcome of applications for conditional release, discharge and temporary leaves, new crimes committed, types of crimes committed, types of mental disorders, population characteristics such as sex, age, ethnicity and legal status of acquittee; prepares reports and makes recommendations to Board concerning progress of Board in achieving its mandated objectives; collaborates with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to develop budget for Board and its program; speaks to lay and professional groups on work of Board; directs, reviews and evaluates work of staff members; may draft legislative proposals; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of mental health, forensics and/or criminal justice system; considerable knowledge of public and community relations; knowledge of principles and practices involved in care and treatment of emotionally disturbed persons; knowledge of basic principles of public administration; considerable ability to analyze comprehensive data and recommend effective services; considerable ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in work; considerable ability in oral and written expression; administrative ability; supervisory ability.

Ten (10) years of professional experience dealing with mental health, forensics and/or criminal justice system.

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a management capacity with responsibility for planning, development and implementation of programs and/or projects.

1. College education may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in public administration, social work, psychology or related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of two (2) years.
3. A Law degree may be substituted for seven (7) years of the General Experience.

Appointed by the Governor under the provisions of Section 4-9a of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Unclassified

(12)-General Administration and Management

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

(1)-Officials And Administrators

EX 03

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Executive Director of Psychiatric Security Review Board in Salary Group EX 03 approved effective January 6, 2011. (Revised to modify content) Action No. 20-049

10/23/2020