Mental Health & Addiction Clinical Program Manager (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

Rushford; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Voluntary benefits and employee-disca

Job summary

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity, seeks a senior leader to oversee clinical and administrative operations for a MAT-PDOA grant project. Responsibilities include managing staff, budgets, and compliance with SAMHSA terms; directing program development and quality improvement while delivering patient-centered care.

You will work to align staff performance with strategic goals, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster collaboration across departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Minimum two years of management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Minimum three years as a licensed clinician.
• Experience managing federal/state grant-funded programs.
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred/licensed.
• Experience with evidence-based SUD practices including SBIRT and MOUD.
• Strong program development, administration and evaluation skills; grant familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program needs and set goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Proactively improve departmental processes and workflows.
• Manage financial and staffing budgets and grant-related funding needs.
• Communicate effectively across departments and with the community.
• Ensure compliance with DMHAS, PSRB, DCF, DPH, and Joint Commission.

Skills

Management experience

Licensed clinician

SBIRT & MOUD familiarity

Program development & evaluation

Grant-funded program management

Valid Driver's License

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, or Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy or Related Human Service Field

Job description

Rushford Center, a Hartford HealthCare entity, seeks a senior leader to oversee clinical and administrative operations for a MAT-PDOA grant project. Responsibilities include managing staff, budgets, and compliance with SAMHSA terms; directing program development and quality improvement while delivering patient-centered care.

You will work to align staff performance with strategic goals, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster collaboration across departments and external partners.