State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Mental Health Superintendent 1 (5701MP)

$65.65-$89.51 Hourly / $5,251.54-$7,160.50 BiWeekly /
$137,065.00-$186,889.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for developing and directing the clinical and administrative programs and operations of a mental health facility, hospital or community mental health center.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

This class is used in the following locations:

  • Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (Assistant to Mental Health Superintendent 2)
  • Southeastern Mental Health Authority
  • Capitol Region Mental Health Center
  • Western Connecticut Mental Health Network
  • Connecticut Valley Hospital (Assistant to Mental Health Superintendent 2)
  • Whiting Forensic Hospital (Assistant to Mental Health Superintendent 2)
  • River Valley Services
  • Connecticut Mental Health Center

    • SUPERVISION RECEIVED

    Receives administrative direction from the Mental Health Superintendent 2 or other administrative official of higher grade.

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED

    Directs clinical and administrative programs and operations of the facility or community mental health center.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Plans, develops and directs clinical and administrative program at a mental health facility, hospital or community based mental health center in accordance with policies established by the governing body;
    • Participates in planning and development of regional mental health service systems;
    • Participates in policy and subcommittee meetings;
    • Presides at administrative conferences with department heads to formulate policies to meet regional needs;
    • Develops and monitors programs;
    • Establishes and monitors procedures for facility;
    • Confers with visitors, relatives, and professional consultants regarding patients and clients and agency practices;
    • Ensures conformance of all facility procedures and programs with relevant statues and regulations;
    • Directs preparation and management of budget in conjunction with department heads;
    • Assures continued facility accreditation by Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals;
    • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
      • relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;
      • behavioral health policies and systems;
      • principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
      • managed health care systems;
      • mental health program planning and development;
    • Knowledge of quality assessment and/or improvement techniques and accreditation body standards;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Considerable ability to collaborate within department, state, community, and agency constituent groups;
    • Ability to analyze fiscal data and prepare budgets.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    A Master's degree or higher in a health related field and at least six (6) years of managerial experience in hospital, health or mental health administration.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess the appropriate current license in one of the following areas: clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse, clinical psychologist, alcohol and drug abuse counselor, medicine or psychiatry.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    APPOINTMENT

    Appointed by the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services in accordance with Section 17a-472 of the Connecticut General Statutes and/or Section Connecticut General Statutes 17a-562 and Executive Order Number 63.

    JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

    Unclassified

    OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

    (12)-General Administration and Management

    BARGAINING UNIT

    (02)-MANAGERIAL

    EEO

    (1)-Officials And Administrators

    SALARY INFORMATION

    MP 73

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

    CANCELLATION CLAUSE

    This replaces the existing specification for the class of Mental Health Superintendent 1 in Salary Group MP 73 approved effective April 1, 2022. (Revised to modify Guidelines for Job Class Use) Item No. 23-231R

    EFFECTIVE DATE

    11/29/2023
    CLASS: 5701MP; EST: 2/19/1960; REV: 11/30/2023;