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Mental Health Services Manager

Office/On-Site

Recruitment # 250718-5641MP-001

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 7/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $94,907* - $129,393/year (*New state employees normally start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 8/11/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact and advance your career? Join us and be part of a revolutionary team shaping the future!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring for a Mental Health Services Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5641MP&R1=&R3=) to join their team!

In this position, you will manage the fiscal operations of WCMHN to include, but not limited to, producing timely fiscal reports, monitoring staff vacancies and hiring, oversees lease agreements and deals with landlords when applicable. You will also be responsible for prompt payments on invoices, ergonomic requests, mileage and conference reimbursements.

HIGHLIGHTS

+ FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network ( WCMHN (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn---homepage) )

+ ADDRESS: 55 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT

+ SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

+ POSITION NUMBER: 25723

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO

+ Chair the Safety and Health Committee and oversees building issues at all three sites; including but not limited to insuring compliance to Joint Commission Standards. Maintains collaborative relationships with landlords, DAS, and vendors;

+ Participate in Executive Committee, Threat Assessment Team, and other committees as assigned;

+ Serve as liaison, along with our Contracts and Compliance Manager, to DMHAS non-profit providers in fiscal/programmatic matters;

+ Work closely and collaboratively with Human Resources regarding positions/refills on a regular basis;

+ Update and maintain fiscal policies within Western Connecticut Mental Health Network;

+ Respond to requests for internal and external audits, providing corrective actions and following up in a timely manner;

+ Provide regular supervision to Fiscal Administrative Assistant and Secretary;

+ Serve as primary Fiscal liaison to state auditors; and

+ Be responsible for bank reconciliations.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

WCMHN was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services.

PLEASE NOTE

+ A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

+ All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for managing fiscal administrative functions and activities of a mental health facility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Manages administrative and fiscal direction of a mental health facility;

+ Assists Superintendent or Fiscal Director in formulating policy and procedures governing general administration and management of institution;

+ Coordinates preparation for Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals and other accreditation surveys;

+ Develops and manages a system for ongoing administrative self-assessment and corrective action between accreditation surveys;

+ Confers with and advises clinical leaders on problems of operation management and control;

+ Carries out programs and policies of Superintendent;

+ Plans and directs administrative activities necessary for development of new mental health programs and/or expansion of existing programs;

+ Directs formulation and administration of facility budget;

+ Inspects facility building and grounds to ensure effective and efficient services and proper utilization of properties and resources;

+ Prepares, maintains and exercises facility disaster plans;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ May assume a leadership role in program development by planning and coordinating both administrative and programmatic components;

+ May serve in absence of Fiscal Director or Superintendent;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ principles and practices of public administration;

+ principles and practices of mental health facility administration;

+ mental health policies and systems;

+ Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals and other relevant accreditation standards;

+ Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in business administration or health care administration involving responsibility for financial management or budget development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of the General Experience must have been in a professional organization that provides mental health or intellectual and developmental disability services or general hospital administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in public health, public administration, business administration with a specialization in health services or hospital administration or a Master of Social Work with a concentration in either administration or policy and planning may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Fiscal experience working in behavioral health and substance use organization

+ Experience managing safety and health matters relating to facility operations

+ Experience applying management principles and techniques

+ Experience with principles and practices of public administration

+ Experience with principles and practices of mental health facility administration

+ Experience with QuickBooks

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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