Program Director, Behavioral Health & Transitional Living

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b Retirement Plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Confidential counseling sessions

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Program Director to lead a 10-bed transitional living program for adults with substance use disorders. The role requires directing services, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while coordinating with multiple teams.

Requires a Master’s in a mental health field (Bachelor’s substitution possible) and 3+ years in the population, with 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health related field.
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for education in some programs.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with the identified population.
• Two years of 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.
• 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 and 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 required.

Education

Master’s Degree in mental health

Bachelor’s degree substitution option

Job description

Community Health Resources in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Program Director to lead a 10-bed transitional living program for adults with substance use disorders. The role requires directing services, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while coordinating with multiple teams.

Requires a Master’s in a mental health field (Bachelor’s substitution possible) and 3+ years in the population, with 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred.