Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
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• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

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• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
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• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing a clinical division, a clinical discipline or a clinical program within a specified geographic area.

• Manages the staff and operations of a clinical program, discipline or specialized area;
• Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives;
• Develops or assists in the development and implementation of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Monitors and evaluates staff;
• Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact on program activities;
• Ensures program compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;
• Participates in grant and contract preparation and administration;
• Manages the recruitment, selection and retention of program staff;
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;
• Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client rights;
• Identifies and plans training and development needs;
• Analyzes problems at program level and takes appropriate action;
• Initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals;
• Prepares or oversees preparation of reports;
• Investigates and responds to critical incidents;
• May represent program in grievances and hearings;
• May perform clinical duties;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care;
  • resources available to client population;
  • agency policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • behavioral health policies and systems;
  • recovery principles and practices;
  • resources available to client population;
  • principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • influence actions of others;
  • negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts;
  • analyze and synthesize information;
  • collaborate within program, department, agency, and community;
  • interpret standards, contracts and regulations.

Four (4) years of professional experience in Behavioral Health Care and a Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been supervising professional staff.

For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor, Developmental Services Supervisor of Case Management, Nurse Supervisor or Supervising Clinician.

• Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team with professional and paraprofessional staff
• Experience supervising licensed clinical mental health providers
• Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision
• Experience ensuring clients with complex service needs have integrated services
• Experience utilizing interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience overseeing risk management in a fast paced, high energy work environment

Department of Developmental Services: Incumbents in this class may be required to maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse or psychologist.

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: Incumbents in this class must maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, marital and family therapist, professional counselor, registered nurse, psychologist or alcohol and drug counselor.