Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour) Office/On-site #261006-0452FP-001

State of Connecticut; Middletown (CT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) seeks a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor to lead a 22-bed, male-only acute psychiatric unit at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care and treatment planning, and work with division leadership to ensure safe, recovery-focused care.

Qualified candidates will have seven years of behavioral health experience, two years in a supervisory role, and state

Formación

• Seven (7) years of professional health care experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Two (2) years in a lead or supervisory level coordinating a unit or team of professionals.
• Current license requirement as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or RN in CT.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership to a multidisciplinary team on a 22-bed, male-only acute psychiatric unit.
• Ensure cohesive cross-shift communication and seamless unit functioning.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative partners to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning processes.
• Develop and monitor unit procedures, staff training, and performance expectations.
• Act as liaison between unit staff and division leadership to support program needs and operational effectiveness.
• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and complex behavioral needs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Ready to lead an acute inpatient psychiatric unit focused on recovery and stabilization?

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor to join the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). In this role, you will provide leadership within the General Psychiatry Division, overseeing a multi-shift inpatient psychiatric unit that serves individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with complex behavioral or legal histories. If you are a licensed clinical leader ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Read below to learn more!

Position Highlights

• FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• DIVISION: General Psychiatry Division (GPD)
• UNIT: Battell 4 North (B4N)
• LOCATION: Middletown , CT
• SCHEDULE: Full-time (40 hours weekly), Monday - Friday, First Shift, 8:00 AM. - 4:30 PM
• POSITION NUMBER: 133690

Why The State Of Connecticut

• Explore our comprehensive State Employee Benefits Overview to see what we offer
• Enjoy endless opportunities for professional growth and development
• Embrace a healthy work/life balance tailored to all employees

In This Role, You Will

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership to a multidisciplinary team on a 22-bed, male-only acute psychiatric unit
• Ensure cohesive cross-shift communication and seamless unit functioning
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative partners to ensure high-quality patient care
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning processes
• Develop and monitor unit procedures, staff training, and performance expectations
• Act as liaison between unit staff and division leadership to support program needs and operational effectiveness
• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and complex behavioral needs

About Us

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through comprehensive, recovery-oriented services and supports.

CVH, the state's public psychiatric hospital, provides inpatient treatment across two campuses and is committed to a patient-centered, recovery-focused model of care. With a long history of serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs, CVH offers a therapeutic environment that supports stabilization, skill development, and successful transition back to the community.

The General Psychiatry Division (GPD) provides recovery-oriented inpatient treatment to a diverse patient population across the state. Battell 4 North, a 22-bed all-male acute psychiatric unit within the division, offers stabilization and treatment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with complex behavioral or legal histories, using a person-centered and recovery-focused approach.

Please Note

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut’s Policy for a Drug Free Workplace .

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Seven (7) years of professional health care experience in a behavioral health setting. (See Substitutions Allowed)

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level responsible for coordinating the work of a unit or team of professionals in a behavioral health setting.

NOTE: For state employees the lead level is interpreted at the level of an Advanced Clinical Social Worker, Advanced Professional Counselor or Advanced Marital and Family Therapist for the behavioral health discipline and a Head Nurse for the nursing discipline. The supervisory level is interpreted at the level of a Supervising Addiction Counselor for the substance abuse/addictions discipline.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in an inpatient or behavioral health setting.
• Experience managing unit operations, including staffing, workflow coordination, and ensuring compliance with established policies or procedures.
• Experience coordinating patient care, treatment planning, or clinical interventions for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, or working with individuals who exhibit acute psychiatric or behavioral symptoms.
• Experience documenting, monitoring, or evaluating clinical services to support quality improvement.
• Experience collaborating with community providers, care coordinators, or external agencies to support patient transitions or discharge planning.

Special Requirements

• 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.

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.