MDFT Program Manager – Youth & Family Services

Community Mental Health Affiliates Inc; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with CMHA match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. in New Britain, CT is seeking a Program Manager II to lead the Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program.

You will supervise the MDFT team and ensure fidelity to the MDFT model while aligning with funding and CMHA policies. The role encompasses in-home, office, and community treatment for youth and families, resource management within budget, intake coordination, data reporting, and community representation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a counseling-related field.
• CT license as LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Ph.D./LADC as appropriate for services.
• Minimum of three years of experience in adolescent and family clinical services.
• Experience in management roles (preferred 2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead MDFT treatment team and supervise therapists and staff.
• Collect and maintain client and program data to meet reporting requirements.
• Oversee intake, case assignment, and staff scheduling; provide emergency coverage as needed.
• Train and supervise staff in MDFT fidelity and best practices to achieve client outcomes.
• Maintain caseload within budget and coordinate staff schedules to meet family needs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed (24/7).
• Represent CMHA at community functions and collaborate with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Data reporting

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in counseling-related field

CT license (LCSW/LMFT/LPC/Ph.D./LADC)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook)

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. in New Britain, CT is seeking a Program Manager II to lead the Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program.

You will supervise the MDFT team and ensure fidelity to the MDFT model while aligning with funding and CMHA policies. The role encompasses in-home, office, and community treatment for youth and families, resource management within budget, intake coordination, data reporting, and community representation.