STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)

(Director of Social Work) Office/On-Site

Recruitment #250812-6215PL-001

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Introduction

Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?
Join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (Director of Social Work) to make a significant impact today!

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (Director of Social Work) to join their team! As the Director of Social Work, you will hold a leadership role at CMHC and share responsibility for the care, treatment and services that the hospital provides to its patients, and participating in shaping the hospital's culture.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
  • ADDRESS: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
  • UNIT: CMHC Administration
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
  • POSITION NUMBER: 23557

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
  • Overall administration and management of the social work department;
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations and developing policies and procedures for the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and facilitating admissions from statewide hospitals to this service;
  • Develop and implement Departmental of Social Work goals and standards;
  • Oversee the social work training program at CMHC, including mentorship for professional development;
  • Maintain contacts with area schools for social work, recruiting and selecting social work students, matching them with approved agency social work supervisors, and facilitating performance reviews as well as completion of required evaluations;
  • Facilitate student seminars and other learning opportunities for students; and
  • Provide leadership and direction for a team of social workers who provide direct services to clients, including assessment, counseling, and referral.
ABOUT US 
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. 

CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. We aim to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness.

PLEASE NOTE

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: 

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov. 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • 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/individuals 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care;
    • resources available to client/individual populations;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • behavioral health policies and systems;
    • recovery principles and practices;
    • principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • influence actions of others;
    • negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts;
    • analyze and synthesize information;
    • collaborate within program, department, agency, and community;
    • interpret standards, contracts and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of professional experience in behavioral health care and a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional staff.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management, Nurse Supervisor or Supervising Clinician.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Clinical License in Social Work (LCSW)
  • Experience communicating with organization administrators, direct service staff and clients verbally and through written correspondence
  • Experience with leadership and supervision of a discipline or department
  • Experience with conflict resolution
  • Experience in liaison work across service systems
  • Experience facilitating staff training on and providing clinical assessments with clients with severe and persistent mental health and co-occurring disorders
  • Experience in the training and education of staff and students in clinical practice modalities
  • Experience working with social work schools and student field placement
  • Experience promoting Diversity, equity and inclusion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Department of Developmental Services: Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse or psychologist.

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.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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