Clinical Project Lead: LCSW/LPC/LMFT – Grant Oversight

Rushford; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off with holidays

Job summary

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a leader to oversee MAT-PDOA grant-funded initiatives and ensure programmatic, financial, and regulatory compliance across clinical and administrative operations. This role may involve direct patient care as needed and requires alignment with NOFO and SAMHSA terms.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, licensure, and proven management experience in healthcare grants, with familiarity in MOUD/SUD programs and evaluation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human services field.
• 2 years of management experience in a healthcare setting.
• 3 years of experience as a licensed clinician.
• Experience managing federal or state grant-funded programs.
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT credentials preferred.
• Experience with evidence-based SUD practices, including SBIRT and MAT/MOUD models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program needs and develop goals aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement improvement initiatives.
• Manage program budgets and staffing within approved resources.
• Coordinate with internal and external colleagues across departments and the community.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversee NOFO activities and grant deliverables, including MOUD, PDMP checks, and infectious disease screening.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

LCSW/LPC/LMFT credential

Job description

Rushford Center, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a leader to oversee MAT-PDOA grant-funded initiatives and ensure programmatic, financial, and regulatory compliance across clinical and administrative operations. This role may involve direct patient care as needed and requires alignment with NOFO and SAMHSA terms.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, licensure, and proven management experience in healthcare grants, with familiarity in MOUD/SUD programs and evaluation