Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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• 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.

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In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Children and Families in-patient facility this class is accountable for directing and supervising a multi-shift clinical unit.

• Schedules, assigns and oversees the work of a multi-shift unit including direct supervision of all shifts; 
• Participates in the development of unit goals and objectives; 
• Develops unit procedures and policies; 
• Ensures compliance of unit procedures and policies; 
• Assists in recruitment, selection, training and development of staff; 
• Develops competency-based job descriptions for unit staff; 
• Ensures unit staff receive appropriate training; 
• Conducts performance appraisals, determines priorities and plans, coordinates and supervises unit activities; 
• Ensures cross-shift communication among staff; 
• Develops relationships with and acts as liaison to other operating units, agencies and outside officials; 
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and monitor programs; 
• Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings; 
• Collaborates and directs any necessary alternate treatment; 
• Monitors and tracks client care to ensure quality, effectiveness and timeliness of patient care and requisite hours of treatment are met; 
• Facilitates bilingual interpretation as needed; 
• Identifies barriers and assists in developing strategies and solutions for improving client care; 
• Prepares reports; 
• May perform clinical direct care duties; 
• May write client treatment plans; 
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
  • behavioral health treatment, principles and values of care; 
  • psychiatric rehabilitation principles and/or addictions detox rehabilitation; 
  • entitlement and benefit programs; 
  • variety of intervention and support strategies; 
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply principles of risk management; 
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
  • societal, cultural and gender issues as they impact upon mental illness; 
  • psychotropic medications; 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills; 
  • facilitation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills; 
• Ability to
  • identify and articulate philosophical foundations for specific program models or service approaches; 
  • delegate authority; 
  • plan and organize effectively; 
  • integrate community resources into service delivery planning; 
  • develop and maintain effective relationships with community representatives and staff; 
• Supervisory ability.

• 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.
  
• A Master's degree in a health care field related to one of the disciplines in the Special Experience may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience in an inpatient or hospital setting.
• Experience supervising staff members from multiple disciplines.
• Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness populations.
• Experience coordinating clinical services.
• Experience with development and implementation of policies and practices.
• Experience working with forensic populations.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as a clinical supervisor by the Connecticut Certification Board.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
  
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain clients, may have significant exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases and risk of injury and may be exposed to strongly disagreeable conditions.

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.