DMHAS Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of DMHAS Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, at the Whiting Forensic Hospital - Whiting Service.  POSITION # 117934.  This individual will oversee the Social Services Program of the Whiting Forensic Hospital - Whiting Serivce which will provide clinical and administrative oversight of social work and rehabilitation services staff for Whiting Forensic Hospital. Provide oversight of service delivery to clients on the inpatient unit, provide administrative and clinical supervision to unit staff, coordinate programming and training of staff. provide oversight of program budgets, program development initiatives, and outcome measures.

This position is location at the Whiting Forensic Hospital - Whiting Service, located in Middletown, CT.  This is a full-time, forty (40) hour per week position.  The Work Schedule is, as follows:  Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  

Applicants are required to upload for state employees, their last two (2) Performance Evaluations or for outside hires, two (2) Letters of Recommendation with their submission.  (Note: In order to upload documents you must ensure that your internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)  Questions about these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Joann.Castaldo, Joann.Castaldo@ct.gov, (860) 262-5868.

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing a clinical division, a clinical discipline or a clinical program within a specified geographic area.

Manages the staff and operations of a clinical program, discipline or specialized area; coordinates, plans and manages program activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in the development and implementation of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; monitors and evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of program budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities; ensures program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies; participates in grant and contract preparation and administration; manages the recruitment, selection and retention of program staff; ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations; promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client rights; identifies and plans training and development needs; analyzes problems at program level and takes appropriate action; initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals; prepares or oversees preparation of reports; investigates and responds to critical incidents; may represent program in grievances and hearings; may perform clinical duties; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care; considerable knowledge of resources available to client population; considerable knowledge of agency policies and procedures; knowledge of behavioral health policies and systems; knowledge of recovery principles and practices; knowledge of resources available to client population; knowledge of principles and practices of public and/or health care administration; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to influence actions of others; ability to negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts; ability to analyze and synthesize information; ability to collaborate within program, department, agency, and community; ability to interpret standards, contracts and regulations.

Four (4) years of professional experience in Behavioral Health Care and a Master 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 professsional staff.

For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor; Nurse Supervisor or Supervising Clinician.

Incumbents in this class must maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse, psychologist or alcohol and drug counselor.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/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.