Lead MDFT Program Manager for Youth & Family Therapy

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement 403(b)

Paid Holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager II for the Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program in New Britain, CT. This role leads the MDFT treatment team across home, office, and community settings, overseeing clinical and administrative functions.

The candidate will supervise staff, ensure fidelity to the MDFT model, manage resources within budget, and represent CMHA in community engagements to support client needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling-related field.
• Connecticut license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Ph.D./LADC) as appropriate.
• Valid CT driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience delivering adolescent and family clinical services.
• Successful management experience (minimum 2 years).
• Spanish-speaking applicants: bilingual/bicultural preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MDFT treatment team and ensure fidelity to the MDFT model.
• Direct and supervise therapists and administrative staff.
• Collect and maintain client and program data to meet reporting requirements.
• Oversee intake, case assignment, and staff scheduling; provide 24/7 crisis coverage.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff in MDFT practices and fidelity.
• Maintain appropriate caseloads and budgetary alignment with funders.
• Provide crisis intervention in home, office, or community settings.
• Ensure timely data reporting and audits to measure objectives.
• Represent CMHA at community functions and meetings; build collaborations.
• Develop relationships with community agencies to enhance treatment services.

Skills

MDFT leadership & supervision

Program management

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Crisis intervention

Data reporting

Education

Master’s degree in counseling-related field

Connecticut licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Ph.D./LADC)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook)

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager II for the Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program in New Britain, CT. This role leads the MDFT treatment team across home, office, and community settings, overseeing clinical and administrative functions.

The candidate will supervise staff, ensure fidelity to the MDFT model, manage resources within budget, and represent CMHA in community engagements to support client needs.