STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Behavioral Health Director Of Program Management Services

Recruitment #190215-5639MP-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) seeks a qualified individual for a Behavioral Health Director of Program Managment Services position within the Office of the Commissioner. POSITION #120999 LOCATION: Hartford, CT. Work schedule: This is a full-time forty (40) hours per week position, 8:00 PM - 4:30 PM. M-F, with occasional extra hours in order to meet the demands of this high volume environment. 

This position is primarily responsible for providing oversight to behavioral health services providers, including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, Community Support Program (CSP) teams, Supported Employment programs, supported education teams, mobile crisis teams, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, outpatient mental health/co-occurring programs, and all Trauma services across the system. Data reviews, on-site visits and provider learning collaboratives are components of the contract compliance activities conducted by EBP staff. In addition, and in collaboration with the Department's Contracted Services Unit, contract language and outcome measures are developed outlining expectations of services to be delivered. This division is also the coordinator of all grant applications for additional funds, including federal SAMHSA grants.

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. Applicants invited to interview may be requested to provide a copy of their licensure from one of the following areas: clinical social work, marital and family therapy, professional counseling, clinical psychology or registered nurse, along with a copy of their valid motor vehicle operator's license, and last two performance ratings (for state employees) OR two letters of reference (for outside hires). 

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Robert Paolitto, Robert.Paolitto@ct.gov, or (860) 418-6876.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing the development, implementation and monitoring of statewide behavioral health systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of statewide state-operated and contracted behavioral health care services; provides technical and/or administrative oversight of program management activities of departmental regional offices and facilities; oversees and participates in development, analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation and coordination of department policies, actions and programs as they relate to purchase of services; oversees fiscal management of all grants and contracts and audit compliance by grantees; implements and manages direct program initiatives as required; coordinates licensing and Certificate of Need activities with Department of Public Health and Office of Health Care Access; maintains relationships with state human service and development agencies; develops management systems controls to oversee community service providers statewide; oversees and participates in designing and administering consultant contracts; drafts regulations and legislation; works with other department divisions in preparation and coordination of department budget; responds to data and analyses requests; may represent Commissioner or department before various boards and commissions; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of behavioral health service delivery systems; considerable knowledge of behavioral health program objectives; considerable knowledge of managed care systems; considerable knowledge of basic planning methodologies; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts; considerable ability to collaborate with state, community and agency representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the development and/or administration of behavioral health programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a managerial level with responsibility for fiscal and administrative management of behavioral health care services or programs on a system wide basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  2. A Master’s degree in public or health care administration, business administration with specialization in health services or hospital administration, social work or in a related health care discipline may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  2. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current license in one of the following areas: clinical social work, marital and family therapy, professional counseling, clincial psychology or registered nurse.

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.