• Behavioral Health Clinical Director

    State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (Torrington, CT)


    Behavioral Health Clinical Director

     

    Office/On-Site

     

    Recruitment # 250828-6214MP-001

     

    Location Torrington, CT

     

    Date Opened 9/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

     

    Salary $124,895 - $170,298/year (*New State employees normally start at the minimum)

     

    Job Type Open to the Public

     

    Close Date 9/15/2025 11:59:00 PM

     

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    + Introduction

     

    Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

     

    If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

     

    The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a Behavioral Health Clinical Director (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6214MP&R1=&R3=) .

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

    + SCHEDULE: Full -Time, 40 hours weekly, First Shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

    + LOCATION: Torrington , CT

    + POSITION NUMBER: 25734

    WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

    + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

    + Professional growth and development opportunities

    + A healthy work/life balance to all employees

    DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

    + Engage in a rewarding career;

    + Showcase your talents in a meaningful role; and

    + Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.

    THE ROLE:

    Responsible for the clinical, fiscal and administrative operations of WCMHN Torrington site which serves individuals with severe and persistent behavioral health disorders and substance use disorders.

    Job duties include, but are not limited to:

    + Work collaboratively with contract agencies, providing support, consultation and oversight of services provided.

    + Provide leadership to clinical teams in the facilitation of DMHAS initiatives .

    + As a member of WCMHN Executive Committee, actively participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures critical to the operations of the Torrington site .

    + Provide oversight and adherence to compliance standards across the Torrington site to meet DMHAS and Joint Commission standards.

    + Collaborate with the CEO and WCMHN Fiscal Director to monitor program budgets and ensure overtime costs are within budget guidelines.

    + Collaborate with the Network QI Director to monitor quality data reports, ensure adherence to billing requirements and documentation guidelines, and participate in performance improvement projects.

    + Facilitate regular Leadership meetings ensuring staff receive support, supervision and direction to perform their responsibilities.

    + Actively participate in monthly Labor Management meetings and hold regular meetings with delegates to address issues as they arise.

    + Oversee HR functions related to the hiring and retention of employees, as well as recruitment of refills for vacancies.

    + Participate in Service System Analysis to determine gaps in services and develop plans to address service gaps .

    + May provide on call services some evenings and weekends.

    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-s ufficiency 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 Julie Barker at [email protected] .

     

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

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Departments of Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing multiple clinical programs in a facility or Local Mental Health Authority or directing statewide clinical support services and programs in the Central Office.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    + Directs staff and operations of multiple functions for a division;

    + Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;

    + Formulates program goals and objectives;

    + Develops or assists in development and implementation of related policy;

    + Interprets and administers pertinent laws;

    + Evaluates staff;

    + Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;

    + Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities;

    + Ensures agency compliance with standards established by outside monitoring agencies;

    + Directs recruitment, selection and retention of department or discipline staff;

    + Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations;

    + Promotes cultural diversity in workplace and ensures client rights;

    + Identifies, plans, implements and evaluates staff training and development needs;

    + Analyzes complex problems and takes appropriate action;

    + Initiates workforce planning and monitors staff utilization to meet identified goals;

    + Investigates and responds to critical incidents;

    + Prepares or oversees preparation of reports;

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

    + May represent facility in grievances and hearings;

    + May oversee grant, budget or contract preparation;

    + Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Considerable knowledge of

    + and ability to apply management principles and practices;

    + relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

    + behavioral health policies and systems;

    + principles and practices of public and/or health care administration;

    + recent developments in designated field and ability to translate knowledge into practice;

    + recovery principles and practices;

    + resources available to client population;

    + Considerable

    + interpersonal skills;

    + oral and written communication skills;

    + clinical skills;

    + analytical skills;

    + Considerable ability to

    + develop strategic plans;

    + negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts;

    + manage staff in a clinical in-patient and outpatient setting;

    + collaborate within department, agency and community.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    A Master's degree in a clinical discipline, public health administration, health care administration or hospital administration and six (6) years of professional experience in behavioral health care.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity directing clinical operations or the delivery of behavioral health care services including the supervision of professional behavioral health care staff.

     

    NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or Behavioral Health Program Manager.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Possession of a Connecticut license as a LPC, LCSW, Psychologist or MFT.

    + Experience providing, directing and overseeing mental health and substance abuse services in a community setting.

    + Experience holding a leadership position in a behavioral health and substance use outpatient setting that serves clients with severe and persistent mental health and co-occurring disorders within the community.

    + Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

    + Supervisory or management experience in a behavioral health setting, including oversight of patient units, patient programs, treatment, behavioral health staff, and/or behavioral health initiatives.

    + Experience with reviewing budgets and utilization management strategies.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    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.

     

    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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