STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

DMHAS Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

Recruitment #180321-6215MP-001

Introduction

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 # 23397.  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.    

This position will supervise multidisciplinary staff who provide administrative oversight and/or direct service to patients on the 5 units in Whiting Service. The selected incumbent will be a member of the leadership team in the Whiting Forensic Hospital and will be responsible for providing administrative supervision of hospital initiatives related to governing standards and providing patients the highest quality of care. This position will provide supervision of the clinical teams and Behavioral Health Unit Supervisors in order to mitigate risk around high acuity clients.  The selected incumbent will collaborate with Labor Relations regarding investigatory processes and participate in investigatory initial interviews.

Applicants are required to upload, for State Employees, their last two (2) Performance Evaluations OR, for outside hires, two (2) Letters of Reference 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, MHA-DMHAS-Recruitment@ct.gov, (860) 262-5868.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Conclusion

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.