Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Lead

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

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