Program Director: Hendee Road House- 7350

Community Health Resources (CHR); Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Wellness stipend

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) seeks a Program Director for Hendee Road House in Coventry, CT. The role leads clinical services for a 6-bed residential program and oversees staffing, budgets, and program development.

You will supervise clinicians, coordinate crisis intervention, and implement treatment plans while ensuring compliance with DMHAS standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s in mental health field required; advanced degree credits may substitute.
• 3–5 years as a clinician with strong direct patient care.
• 2 years supervisory/management experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration (CT) such as LCSW/LMFT/LADC/LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
• Ensure clients receive treatment services aligned with needs and monitor admissions, stays, and discharges.
• Provide clinical direction and leadership within the team.
• Evaluate staff and manage performance and discipline as needed.
• Oversee chart audits, documentation, and timely reporting of performance indicators.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Program development

Education

Master’s in mental health field

Job description

Program Director: Hendee Road House- 7350

Job Category: Management and Supervisory

Requisition Number: PROGR007350

• Posted : October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Coverty, CT 06238, USA

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JOB TITLE: Program Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION:Hendee Road House, Coventry, CT

PC#: 2766

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: HENDEE ROAD HOUSE

Hendee Road House is a 6 bed residential program for men with severe mental illness and are discharging from long term hospitalization. The program will address the full range of daily living needs of each individual with a focus on increasing independence and self-efficacy of individuals through 24-hour/7-day a week staff support in the residence and the community. Staff interventions focus on teaching skills around daily living, symptom management, coping skills, medication management, health & nutrition, healthy relationships, personal safety, money management, substance use education, linking to recovery supports, and providing sober activities. Staff will also provide crisis intervention in attempt to reduce need for hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
• Ensures clients receive treatment services that are focused on presenting problem and clients request for service. Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
• Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
• Evaluates staff and initiates and follow through on progressive discipline, if needed.
• Insures timely completion of reports and data on performance indicators, DMHAS standards, program enrollment, incident/accidents, etc.
• Oversees completion of chart audits and ensures needed documentation.
• Responsible for hiring staff.
• Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Provide on sight coverage for other programs when needed
• Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
• Provides training, and case consultation.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Master’s in mental health related field required. Previous experience working with the target population (adults with severe mental illness) and credits towards graduate degree may be substituted for advanced degree.

Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a clinician, and 2 years of clinical supervisory experience and or management in a mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LADC, LPC preferred in state of CT.

Why Join CHR?

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

• 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*:

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

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

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