Recruitment #180809-1450MP-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 8/15/2018 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $80,261* - $109,428/year (*New State employees) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 8/28/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks a qualified individual for a Behavioral Health Program Manager position. POSITION #119388. LOCATION: Hartford, CT. Work schedule: This is a full-time forty (40) hours per week position, 8:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
The selected individual will effectively manage a number of opioid-related projects being funded by SAMHSA. Specific responsibilities will include: Ongoing communication with contracted providers regarding their opioid grant-related project; developing mechanisms for collecting data and fiscal information; conducting meetings on site and opportunities to observe grant-related activities being conducted; communicating information about projects to Project Director and or Division Director; attending grant meetings sponsored by the federal funding agency; developing statewide communication strategies promoting the grant projects; doing presentations in various venues describing the opioid projects; attending Alcohol and Drug Policy Council meetings.
Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the 'Resume Tab' of your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system. 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 assisting in the management of a statewide program in a geographical area; accountable for assisting in the management of a specific behavioral health program or serving as a clinical team leader.
Provides administrative direction for special programs; assesses staff needs for delivery of services; assists in formulating policy and procedures relating to general administration of a managed service system; develops and maintains appropriate fiscal and programmatic mechanisms to ensure continuity of care to a defined population and appropriate allocation of resources; carries out policies and directives of department; assists in coordinating, planning and managing administrative and/or fiscal and clinical activities; prepares and administers facility and community grant budgets; interprets and administers laws pertaining to program; maintains contact with individuals, groups and other organizations which might impact on program operations; ensures compliance with internal agency and accrediting bodies' standards; trains and evaluates staff; may assume a leadership role for agency system wide program development and administration activities; performs related duties as required.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; considerable knowledge of principles of mental health treatment and program design; considerable knowledge of managed care system principles and practices; considerable knowledge of clinical treatment methodologies and programs for psychiatric clients; considerable knowledge of community resources; knowledge of assertive treatment programs; knowledge of quality assessment and/or improvement techniques and accreditation body standards; knowledge of relevant federal, state and agency laws and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and prepare budgets; ability to prepare and administer grants.
Seven (7) years of experience in business or health care administration or program development involving responsibility for financial management, budget development or grants management or professional health care or social services experience.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a professional supervisory level in a behavioral health care program.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or certifications.
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.