Program Director - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)

The Connection; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection is seeking a Program Director for the Sierra Pre Trial program in New Haven, CT. This full-time role supervises clinical and direct care staff and drives program operations to support individuals reentering the community after incarceration.

Must hold a Master’s Degree in Human Services and 3+ years of leadership experience; licensure is required or eligible. The position includes a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call responsibilities and a weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Human Services discipline (e.g., counseling, psychology, social work).
• 3+ years related leadership experience required.
• Licensed or licensed eligible (LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPC, LMFTA, LMFT).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and task supervision for Clinical Manager, Clinician, and direct care staff.
• Focus on program operations and development; coordinate with funders, referring agents, medical and clinical providers to establish wrap-around services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 48 Howe Street New Haven Inc - New Haven, CT 06511

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: First Shift

Position: Program Director

Program: Sierra Pre Trial

Location: New Haven

Salary: $85,000/year

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm/8:30am to 4:30pm. Must have flexibility to work alternate hours if required to meet the needs of the program. This position also has on-call responsibilities and is part of a weekend on-call rotation.

Program Summary

The Sierra Pre Trial Program provides outpatient competency restoration assessments, individual and group clinical services for adult, justice involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis in a community based, congregate living setting. During their 3-to-6-month length of stay, residents receive psychoeducational and skill-building services to support them in reentering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and prosocial community connectivity. The program also provides referrals to employment, housing, and educational services in the community on behalf of clients.

Position Summary

The Program Director will provide direct clinical and task supervision for the Clinical Manager, Clinician, and direct care staff. The Program Director will focus on program operations and development, work collaboratively with funders, referring agents, medical and clinical providers to establish wrap around services to reduce recidivism among the justice involved population.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Services discipline (i.e. counseling, psychology, social work)


• 3+ years related leadership experience


• Licensed or licensed eligible (LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPC, LMFTA, LMFT)


• Valid Driver’s License


• Regular and predictable attendance is required

Orientation

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment


• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution


• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment


• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment


• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.

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