STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Office/On-Site

Recruitment #230328-6214MP-001

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Introduction


Are you looking for the next step in your DMHAS career? 
If so, we want to help you grow in our Agency!

THE ROLE:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Behavioral Health Clinical Director to join their team.  This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer serving in the capacity of lead clinical/hospital administrator in providing key clinical support functions of a large, complex, urban community mental health center that provides both inpatient and outpatient services.  This role will also serve as the center-wide compliance officer in ensuring that the facility meets all legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements and standards.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • FACILITY: Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC)
  • LOCATION: Clinical Administration
  • ADDRESS: 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office/On-Site
  • POSITION NUMBER: 26448
  • NOTE: Open to DMHAS employees only
This role is responsible for management and direction of critically important functions including, but not limited to: 
  • Patient Assistance and Patient Money Management Programs,
  • Admission and registration of all patients,
  • Utilization and center-wide performance improvement, 
  • Inpatient, outpatient and research pharmacy,
  • Administrative support services for all clinical programs,
  • Diagnostic laboratory and therapeutic radiology services,
  • Primary care and food/nutrition services,
  • Patient care billing,
  • Joint Commission accreditation and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification,
  • Data quality management and reporting.

AS A DMHAS EMPLOYEE, you will continue to enjoy the wonderful benefits the state has to offer such as:  
  • Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
  • Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; 
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities;
  • Loan Forgiveness Program (Note: you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs); and
  • Healthy work-life balance!
OUR MISSION: 
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.

THE FACILITY: CMHC is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 50-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction.  Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction.  The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas.  CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing and pastoral care. 

Selection Plan

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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. 

This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination Immunization.

Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
  • 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 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.
  • 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, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
  • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
  • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Doreen Clemson via email at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing multiple clinical programs in a facility or Local Mental Health Authority or directing statewide clinical support services and programs in the Central Office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of multiple functions for a division;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development and implementation of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;
  • Ensures agency compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;
  • Directs recruitment, selection and retention of department or discipline staff;
  • Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;
  • Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client rights;
  • Identifies, plans, implements and evaluates staff training and development needs;
  • Analyzes complex problems and takes appropriate action;
  • Initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals;
  • Investigates and responds to critical incidents;
  • Prepares or oversees preparation of reports;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May represent facility in grievances and hearings;
  • May oversee grant, budget or contract preparation;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • behavioral health policies and systems;
    • principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
    • recent developments in designated field and ability to translate knowledge into practice;
    • recovery principles and practices;
    • resources available to client population;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • clinical skills;
    • analytical skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • develop strategic plans;
    • negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts;
    • manage staff in a clinical in-patient and outpatient setting;
    • collaborate within department, agency and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration and six (6) years of professional experience in behavioral health care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services including the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.  

NOTE: For State Employees, this is at the level of Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in directing compliance programs and activities including, but not limited to, auditing, billing, education and training, risk analysis, and HIPPA investigations. 
  • Experience in the coordination and preparation for the accreditation of hospitals and other regulatory accreditation bodies similar to The Joint Commission.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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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