Behavioral Health Clinical Manager

The State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) - North Region - Has one (1) current Full-Time job opportunity for a Behavioral Health Clinical Manager based in the Individual and Family Support (IFS) Division in the East Hartford/Newington Office.

This is a Forty (40) hour per week position with work schedule as follows:
Week 1: Friday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - 10:00am - 8:30pm
Regular Days Off: Saturday, Sunday & Thursday
Week 2: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00am - 8:30pm
Regular Days Off: Friday, Monday & Tuesday
However, must be flexible with approval to meet the needs of individuals and families, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify their qualifications on their application.

Please note you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

If selected for further consideration, at the time of interview, State employee may be required to provide two (2) most recent Service Ratings and non State employee may be required to provide two (2) recent professional references.

• 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.
• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle License.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carol Bailey-Laud at Carol.Bailey-Laud@ct.gov, (203) 294-5002.

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Developmental 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; provides supervision and oversight for regional respite centers, manages the recruitment, selection and retention of program staff; ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations; promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures rights for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID); 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; position requires working Holidays and weekends and travel; 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 professional staff.

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

• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of behavioral health care, including crisis assessment skills and ability to prioritize needs based on assessments, crisis intervention skills; knowledge of Social Work methodology as it relates to individuals with (ID) and various treatment modalities and how to apply to a crisis.
  
• Extensive experience working with children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and their families.
  
• Ability to develop program specific policy guidelines and presentations.
  
• Considerable knowledge of behavioral health, public health and health care options, policies and systems.
  
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations such at Title19 and Medicaid Waiver supports.
  
• Experience and ability to apply management principles and techniques.
  
• Extensive interpersonal skills with strong coping skills.
  
• Substantial 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 the Department and outside agencies including community providers.
  
• Ability to interpret standards, contracts and regulations; strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft products.
  
• Significant knowledge of community resources available to individuals with ID.
  
• Considerable knowledge of Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) policies and procedures.
  
• Considerable experience with management and supervision of residential supports.
  
• Considerable experience supervising and training staff including professional and paraprofessionals working with individuals with ID.

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: 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. If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Renee LaBarge, DDS EEO Director at 860-418-6022 or renee.labarge@ct.gov.