DMHAS Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a qualified individual for a DMHAS Behavioral Health Clinical Manager, position.   POSITION #23669. LOCATION: Middletown, CT. Work schedule: Unscheduled Work week due to administrative and technical oversight.  This is a full-time forty (40) hours per week position.

The Clinical Manager will be responsible for managing staff and operations of the Safety Education and Training Unit - assesses agency training needs, develops curriculum, reviews course materials and learner information and initiates revisions in educational methods and materials to effect improvements; monitors and evaluates staff; ensures safety education programs complies with standards established by outside monitoring agencies. These trainings are mandatory to meet CMC and Joint Commission Requirements.

The training prepares staff to respond to medical / behavioral emergencies and focuses on managing potentially dangerous situation with patients/clients. First Aid training teaches and recertifies staff in Red Cross CPR, responding to choking hazards and other potentially life threatening situations.  Safety Training focuses on deescalating clients that may be a danger to self or others and safely responding to violent situations. 

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Those candidates invited for an interview will be asked to bring with them copies of their last two Service Ratings/Performance Ratings, for State Employees, or two letters of reference, for outside hires; copy of applicable licensure/certification; copy of valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to  Robert Paolitto, DMHAS HR, 860-418-6876 or Robert.Paolitto@ct.gov.

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.

Preference will be given to individuals who have certification as an American Red Cross Instructor CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

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.