Adult Services Project Coordinator

Wellmore Behavioral Health; Waterbury (CT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wellmore Behavioral Health in Waterbury, CT, seeks a Project Coordinator to lead clinical, operational, and administrative efforts across the Adult Division, focusing on residential and community programs. You will train staff, supervise clinicians, and ensure high-quality services while managing risk and compliance.

The role requires five+ years postgrad clinical leadership experience, an MSW/LMFT licensure, and CT licenses (LCSW/LPC/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or counseling required.
• Current CT licensure as LCSW/LPC/LMFT preferred.
• Minimum of five years of postgraduate clinical experience.
• Experience in residential treatment and substance use disorders desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical, operational, and administrative leadership across the Adult Division.
• Train and supervise staff and interns; provide clinical supervision.
• Oversee risk management, documentation, staffing and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits, site visits, and accreditation reviews.

Connaissances

Group therapy

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formation

MSW or LMFT licensure

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06702, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary,

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Coordinator provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership across Wellmore’s Adult Division, with a focus on residential and community support programs. In partnership with the management team, the Coordinator supports high-quality clinical services, effective program operations, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards. Areas of oversight include risk management, documentation, staffing, and the therapeutic milieu.

The Coordinator trains and supports new and existing staff, collaborates with clinical and management teams to address emerging client and program needs, provides clinical supervision to assigned staff and interns, and delivers direct clinical care as needed. The position requires flexibility in work hours and locations to provide rotating program support, participation in the rotating on-call schedule, and backup coverage for managers of 24/7 programs.

SUPERVISION:

Supervised by: Vice President of Adult Services

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the VP of Adult Services with strategic planning, organization, direction, and oversight of assigned programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness, including preparation for audits, site visits, and accreditation reviews.
• Supports Program Managers in supervising and training staff across the Adult Division, including face-to-face clinical supervision, review and co-signature of clinical documentation, and training and supervision of support staff.
• Ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, including bed utilization and documentation standards and deadlines. Collaborates with program teams to maintain quality care, client comfort and safety, effective administrative processes, and fiscal accountability.
• Assists management teams in maintaining adequate staffing, including interviewing and hiring staff. Provides shift coverage, caseload management, crisis intervention, and interim management coverage during vacations or vacancies, as needed.
• Serves as the agency’s Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Coordinator. Coordinates required training at hire and ongoing intervals, monitor compliance with applicable standards, and lead scheduled PREA audits.
• Builds and maintains relationships with contractors, referral sources, community agencies, external providers, and regulatory entities. Supports program outreach and marketing and represent the agency at community events and meetings.
• Participates in supervision, management meetings, agency committees, workgroups, and required training. Facilitates multidisciplinary rounds and team meetings across programs, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the VP of Adult Services or other members of the leadership team.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of administrative practices relevant to the populations served by Wellmore’s Adult Division. Qualifications include experience working with adults and providing group therapy, effective teamwork, and strong verbal and written communication skills with clients, families, and professionals. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling and current Connecticut Department of Public Health licensure in good standing as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred or LMSW-a, LPC-a, LMFT-a is required. Additional LADC licensure and experience across multiple treatment settings and interventions are preferred.

Candidates must have at least five years of postgraduate clinical experience, management experience, and experience in residential treatment serving individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.

Preferred training includes ASAM Criteria, assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, the influence of personal attitudes and beliefs on service delivery, and naloxone administration for opioid overdose response.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance; Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. Starting pay is determined by relevant qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and established compensation guidelines.

Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification, scheduled hours, and applicable plan requirements. Eligible full-time positions include a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and other available benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and organizational policies.