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Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Hybrid

Recruitment # 250903-6214MP-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 9/8/2025 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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Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector?

Join our team today to make a significant impact and lead with excellence!

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 Behavioral Health Clinical Director (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6214MP&R1=&R3=) to join their team! This position will serve in the Forensic Services Division, which services approximately 13,000-14,000 people/year with mental illness and/or substance use disorders who require intensive collaboration between the DMHAS and criminal justice systems.

HIGHLIGHTS

+ FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner

+ LOCATION: Middletown, CT

+ This position may have some travel throughout the state.

+ UNIT: Forensic Services Division

+ SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, with the occasional evenings and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of the department.

+ POSITION NUMBER: 23573

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

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

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

+ Supervise Division managers and staff including managing daily operations, staff development, performance evaluations, training and education;

+ Manage community forensic programs implemented by the Division including but not limited to; Office of Forensic Evaluations, Conditional Release Unit, Jail Diversion, Re-entry Programs, Outpatient Restoration, Forensic Residential Programs, and Pre-trial Programming;

+ Oversee Division contracts, budgets, data tracking and reporting, QI, and the formulation of program goals and objectives;

+ Develop and implement new programming;

+ Represent the Division on DMHAS committees and workgroups;

+ Represent DMHAS on interagency committees;

+ Collaborate with criminal justice agencies and community providers on programs and processes involving shared clients; and

+ Develop new collaborations and procedures to provide services to justice-involved clients.

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.

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 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

+ Knowledge of the DMHAS service system and/or operational understanding of inpatient forensic settings

+ Experience with the proced ures and programming of the Department of Correction, Parole, Criminal Court, Court Support Service Di v ision of the Judicial Branch, and law enforcement, as well as the appropriate procedures for interagency collaboration

+ Knowledge of the CT Competency to Stand Trial process

+ Knowledge of the CT Psychiatric Security Review Board

+ Experience organizing complex processes

+ Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff within and across agencies

+ Experience supervising staff

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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