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Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (40 Hour)

Hybrid

Recruitment # 260112-6215PL-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 1/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $110,547 - $145,047/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 1/19/2026 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 for the position of Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6215PL&R1=&R3=) .

Position Highlights:

+ SCHEDULE: Full -Time (40 Hour), First Shift (8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.), Monday - Friday

+ Please note: In-state travel may be required.

+ DIVISION: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)

+ TEAM: Young Adult Services (YAS)

+ LOCATION: 1000 Silver Street, Shew Hall, Middletown, CT

+ POSITION NUMBER: 23451

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What We Can Offer You:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page;

+ Professional growth and development opportunities;

+ A healthy work/life balance !

Discover The Opportunity To:

+ Engage in a rewarding career;

+ Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

+ Thrive in an exciting environment;

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

+ Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Provide clinical and administrative oversight to identified Young Adult Services (YAS) programs statewide;

+ Determine eligibility and treatment needs of referrals especially for those youth and young adults who are referred from the Department of Children and Families (DCF); Carelon and the Judicial Branch Court Support Services Division (JBCSSD);

+ Provide oversight of the transitions of youth to respective Young Adult Services programs;

+ Assist in the development of clinical interventions for high risk, high need clients including monitoring the management of risk involving these individuals;

+ Provide oversight and consultation on program development and service delivery;

+ Act as a liaison with Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entities and other state agencies and stakeholders;

+ Participate in interdepartmental and/or interagency advisory committees;

+ Facilitate presentations and trainings on Young Adult Services;

+ Represent DMHAS/Young Adult Services at transition and other relevant community events;

+ Oversee and monitor fidelity of interventions and outcomes; and

+ Assist in the development of reports for the Young Adult Services Section Chief to be presented and distributed to internal and external entities.

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.

Young Adult Services was originally developed to help young adults transition successfully from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to the adult mental health system and to achieve the necessary skills for adulthood. YAS currently serves the most vulnerable, high acuity, high need young adult population in the state who are between the ages of 18 and 25. Today, YAS has Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) with DCF, the Court Support Services Division (CSSD), and Carelon Behavioral Health, and also serves eligible individuals referred directly through the DMHAS Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs).

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) .

Start with us! Stay with us! Grow with us!

We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make a difference!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Please Note: In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.

FOR THOSE WHO HOLD AN RN LICENSE IN A STATE OTHER THAN CONNECTICUT AND DO NOT HOLD A MULTISTATE OR COMPACT REGISTERED NURSING LICENSE , AND WISH TO APPLY FOR A CONNECTICUT LICENSE, PLEASE:

+ Review the eligibility and documentation requirements (https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/registered-nurse/rn-licensure-by-endorsement) for CT license by endorsement of an out-of-state license;

+ Complete a CT DPH online application (https://www.elicense.ct.gov/) online (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’;

+ Request verification of your out-of-state license(s) electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s : Nursys® System. To send verification of your license(s) to CT, read and agree to the terms, enter your biographic information, select your license type and select ‘SEARCH’. Review the results and select the ‘Next’ button. Check the box next to ‘Connecticut’ and complete the transaction. Once the transaction is completed, you will receive a confirmation email from Nursys and the verification will be available to the DPH.

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 Nicole Frascatore via [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 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ 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/individuals 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ principles, practices and issues of behavioral health care;

+ resources available to client/individual populations;

+ relevant 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;

+ 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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

NOTE: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience working with youth and young adults including those with complex behavioral health presentations, trauma histories, and high risk behaviors.

+ Experience working with youth who have been involved with Department of Children and Families (DCF), Carelon, and Judicial Branch Court Support Services Division (JBCSSD) on the juvenile side.

+ Experience determining eligibility and treatment needs of referrals.

+ Experience providing oversight and consultation on program development and service delivery across multiple regions of the state.

+ Experience ensuring clients with complex needs have integrated services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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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