Program Director: Alden House-7354

Community Health Resources; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Community Health Resources in Enfield, CT is seeking a Program Director to lead Alden House, a trauma-focused Transitional living program for youth. You will guide clinical services, supervise staff, and ensure timely documentation while aligning with regulatory standards and program goals.

The role requires a Master’s in a mental health field with at least 3 years of relevant experience and preferred supervisory experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health related field; bachelor's may substitute in some programs.
• At least 3 years' experience working with the identified population.
• Supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients' request for treatment.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner.

Skills

Team leadership

Crisis intervention

Program management

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in mental health related field

Bachelor's degree may be substituted for education in some programs

Job description

Introduction

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Job Title

Program Director

Employment Type

Full-time, 40 hours/week

Scheduled Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Program / Location

Alden House, Enfield, CT

PC#

1844

About the Program

Alden House is a trauma focused Transitional living program for young people focusing on supporting residents transition into the community. Staff works with clients to assist them in learning necessary independent living skills, pursuing educational and/or vocational goals and management of their clinical needs in order to attain and maintain independent living. As residents demonstrate clinical stability, successful community adjustment and integration, as well as improved life skills, residents may move to a less restrictive setting in the community. Alden House is staffed 24/7.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership within the Team.
• Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients' request for treatment.
• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
• Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes.
• Ensures timely completion of reports.
• Oversees completion of chart audits.
• Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
• Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations
• Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in mental health related field. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for education in some programs.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working with identified population. Two years of

Supervisory Experience In a Behavioral Health Setting Preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: none

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

Compensation

$66,698.53 minimum -$100,046.13 maximum

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.