STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Director of Administrative Services

Mental Health Director Of Day Treatment Program | Office/On-Site

Recruitment #230426-2699MP-001

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Introduction



Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and help make an impact in your community?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team of individuals committed to the goal of making a difference for individuals with mental health challenges!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is searching for our new Director of Administrative Services (PCN 27861) to join our team at DMHAS River Valley Services. This position will be on our CEO Management Team and will oversee all Medical Records provisions and is necessary for the upcoming implementation of the Electronic Health Record. Find out more information on this great opportunity below!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
  • Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage
  • Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Retirement healthcare offerings
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs
  • A healthy work/life balance!
You'd be able to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Serving as the agency wide compliance officer, ensuring that the facility meets all legal, regulatory and ethical requirement standards
  • Overseeing data management and billing for the organization
  • Monitoring contracts and develops working relationships with non-profit contract providers
  • Implementing quality assurance programs and administrative support services to all clinical programs
  • Overseeing medical records
  • Supporting quality assurance programs, and assisting in the development of related policy
  • The work needed in the role has changed over time to predominately administrative and not clinical, including oversees billing and contracts for RVS
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

River Valley Services (RVS), a community mental health center serving Middlesex County and the towns of Lyme and Old Lyme, is operated by the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS). RVS’s goal is to provide the highest quality crisis intervention, case management, and residential and clinical services to adult citizens, 18 years of age and older, who suffer from serious mental disorders and who lack the financial means to secure such services in the private sector. 

Services are directed at improving clients’ quality of life and fostering dignity, ability, and recovery. We are dedicated to promoting a complete and responsive service system for our clients and others in need. All persons receiving services from River Valley Services have the right to culturally appropriate mental health and addiction services consistent with their communication needs and personal preferences. 

Selection Plan

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This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination Immunization.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing a comprehensive behavioral health outpatient clinic and community service program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operation of a major behavioral health program;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages treatment services in community based programs; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Oversees preparation of program budgets; 
  • Establishes and maintains contacts with individuals and groups within and outside of program who might impact program activities;
  • Develops collaborative programs and working relationships in community and with non-profit contract providers;
  • Administers a recovery oriented system of services;
  • Initiates program changes as required to comply with department standards;
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state and departmental policy;
  • Implements quality assurance program;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May serve as a member of various councils and boards;
  • May participate in legislative projects; 
  • May serve as expert witness in court proceedings; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • program principles and practices; 
    • causes, treatment, prevention, recovery and management of crisis in adult psychiatric patient population; 
    • community resources;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • resources available for client care; 
    • principles and practices of patient advocacy;
    • causes, treatment and preventions of drug and alcohol addiction and other psychiatric illness; 
    • vocational, educational and rehabilitative services;
    • budgeting and financial reporting principles and techniques related to outpatient and community based programs; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in behavioral health treatment programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been at a managerial level with responsibility for fiscal and administrative management of behavioral health programs.

NOTE:

  • Managerial experience is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and/or monitoring a budget.
  • Behavioral Health is defined as the integration of mental health and substance abuse programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Electronic Health Records
  • Experience overseeing contracts and billing 
  • Experience in directing compliance programs and activities, including but not limited to auditing, billing and HIPPA investigations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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.

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. 




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