Clinical Program Director: Assertive Community Treatment Team- 6681

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 63,522 - 77,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including a birthday off

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly video updates from CEO

FREE premium subscription to Calm app

Fun employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources in Manchester, CT is seeking a Clinical Program Director to provide clinical direction and leadership within the Assertive Community Treatment Team. The role involves oversight of crisis intervention, monitoring client care, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a mental health related field and 3-5 years of clinical experience, including management in a behavioral health setting. A variety of benefits are offered to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Clinician.
• Two years of clinical supervisory experience or management preferred.
• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services focused on presenting problems.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, and discharge criteria.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Program management

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in mental health related field

Job description

JOB TITLE

Clinical Program Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, On call requirement

PROGRAM/LOCATION

Assertive Community Treatment Team, Manchester, CT

PROGRAM NUMBER

1601

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) serves adults 18 years of age and older. ACTT provides intensive community-based treatment, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have a serious persistent mental illness (SPMI) or a dual diagnosis of SPMI and a Substance Use Disorder and be determined as requiring a high level of service needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients’ request for treatment.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
• Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes.
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• Oversees completion of chart audits.
• Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
• Develops and executes marketing plan for program as needed.
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations.
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master’s degree in mental health related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Clinician. Two years of clinical supervisory experience or management in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT. LADC can be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.

BENEFITS

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION

$70,581/annually minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

EEO STATEMENT

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.