Mental Health Center Director (Office/On-Site)

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) seeks a Mental Health Center Director to oversee day-to-day clinical and facility operations across three WCMHN sites. Includes on-call clinical consultation and leadership of agency committees.

Requires on-call coverage during evenings/weekends and possible coverage for CEO absence. Position involves travel within Danbury, Torrington, and Waterbury; full-time schedule 8:00am–4:30pm, with complex leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a health-related field.
• At least five (5) years of managerial experience in hospital, health or mental health administration.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans and coordinates delivery of services to individuals.
• Directs and participates in planning and development of clinical programs.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Joint Commission standards

Clinical governance

Job description

Introduction

Are you a clinical leader with managerial experience in hospital, health or mental health administration? Join our team to make a significant impact today!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Mental Health Center Director to join their Behavioral Healthcare Team! This position will provide administrative oversight and management for the day-to-day clinical and facility operations at the three WCMHN sites, as well as active leadership of and participation in multiple agency committees. This position requires on-call coverage during evenings and weekends to provide clinical consultation regarding emerging clinical issues, assessments and staffing issues. This position would also be able to provide more comprehensive coverage for agency functions in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
• LOCATION: This position will include travel throughout Danbury, Torrington, and Waterbury
• UNIT: WCMHN Administration
• SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 Hours per Week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• POSITION NUMBER: 102411

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Provide consistent oversight of all clinical programs at all three WCMHN sites;
• Provide direct clinical consultation and coordination of the sites’ respective clinical directors;
• Set the agenda for and facilitate the agency’s Operations Workgroup;
• Facilitate the agency’s Threat Assessment Team;
• Oversee the agency’s participation in Statewide Utilization Management (of residential bed usage);
• Assess clinical need for and coordinate usage of Discretionary Dollars for specialized care;
• Oversee the implementation and sustainability of evidence based practices across the sites;
• Oversee WCMHN facility operations to include oversight of Safety & Health Committee, Emergency Management & Continuous Operations protocols, and site maintenance & construction projects; and
• Improve the agency to meet Joint Commission clinical and environmental standards for behavioral health care.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

WCMHN was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services.

PLEASE NOTE

A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

Selection Plan

This position will be appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in accordance with Section 17a-472 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing, planning, coordinating and monitoring the development and delivery of services to individuals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs, plans and coordinates delivery of services to individuals;
• Directs and participates in planning and development of clinical programs designed to meet needs of individuals served by agency;
• Directs and participates in monitoring and evaluating clinical programs to ensure maintenance of a high standard of care consistent with requirements of Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals and other accreditation bodies;
• Directs preparation of facility budget;
• Directs and coordinates administrative and support services through department heads;
• Presides at administrative conferences with department heads to formulate policies;
• Ensures conformance of all procedures and programs with statutory laws governing individuals with intellectual disability;
• Coordinates clinical research and educational programs of mental health facility through appropriate department heads;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of full continuum of mental health services including but not limited to outpatient services, day treatment, residential services;
• mental health program planning and development;
• contribution of various clinical disciplines to treatment of the mentally ill;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• budgeting and financial reporting principles and techniques as related to health care;
• interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree or higher in a health related field and at least five (5) years of managerial experience in hospital, health or mental health administration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing behavioral health clinical operations, including risk management
• Experience managing facility operations in an outpatient behavioral health care setting
• Experience with Joint Commission standards of behavioral health care (both clinical and safety/environment of care)
• Experience organizing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical outcomes data

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess the appropriate current license in one of the following areas: clinical social work, marital and family therapy, professional counseling, registered nursing, clinical psychology, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, medicine or psychiatry.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CONCLUSION

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.