Introduction
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.
Are you a Seasoned Program Manager with the knowledge to develop strategies, craft plans, and tackle problems? If so, we encourage you to apply today! The Office of the Commissioner (OOC) is seeking a dynamic full-time Behavioral Health Program Manager (PCN 23566) to join our team in our Prevention Unit in Hartford, CT. This is a full-time, 40 hour week position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Discover the opportunity to:
- Provide programmatic and contract oversight of all aspects of the DMHAS Prevention Resource Link Agencies;
- Serve as Prevention liaison for the Statewide Opioid Response (SOR2) federally funded initiatives;
- Represent DMHAS and the State of Connecticut on the various bodies;
- Lead the preparation and submission of the annual federal STOP ACT Survey and assist in the preparation and submission of federal discretionary grant;
- Stay abreast of current trends/best practices regarding prevention and build capacity via participation in trainings, webinars and conferences.
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
- Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
- Retirement healthcare offerings;
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- Outstanding work/life balance!
Selection Plan
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications
to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class.
All State employees shall follow the guidelines
as listed in Executive Orders
13F (3a) and
13G (3a).
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.
Applicant
Correspondence - 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 position will be filled in accordance with contractual
language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening -
will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the
submitted application.
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, performance reviews, attendance records,
supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring
agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to
apply for this position.
The minimum
experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job
opening, unless otherwise specified.
You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your
application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please
contact Andrew Pebley at
Andrew.Pebley@ct.gov or (860) 785-6185.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
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.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) years of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
- A Master's Degree in public or health care administration or a Master's Degree in business administration with a specialization in health services or hospital administration, a Master’s Degree in social work or a Master's Degree in a related health care discipline may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or certifications.
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.