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Behavioral Health Clinical Director

Hybrid

Recruitment # 260112-6214MP-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 1/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $124,895 - $170,298/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 1/23/2026 11:59:00 PM

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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:

+ Division: Office of the Commissioner (OOC )

+ Location: Middletown , CT

+ Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ PCN: 26870

What We Can Offer You:

+ As a State of Connecticut employee, we offer the same competitive benefits which you are accustomed (Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!)

+ Professional growth and development opportunitie s.

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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;

+ Work together in a collaborative team environment.

The Role:

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Directs staff and operations of statewide Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) programs including Nursing Home Diversion and Transition, Mental Health Waiver, Acquired Brain Injury Community Services, 60 West, and Senior Outreach and Engagement Program.

+ Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures, policies, manuals, MOUs, training materials, and procedural guidance documents.

+ Develops, implements and evaluates policies, goals, and objectives to ensure conformance with federal and state regulations, administrative policies, and statutory provisions.

+ Coordinates with human resources to ensure hiring, retention, and training of qualified staff.

+ Develops unit budget and oversees fiscal management of all programs and contracts and audit compliance of funded providers.

+ Maintains close working relationships with sister state agencies, service providers and stakeholders.

+ Oversees and participates in development, analysis, planning, implementation, evaluation and coordination of department policies, actions and programs as they relate to purchase of services.

+ Supports workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.

+ May represent Commissioner on legislative councils or committees.

+ Ensures compliance with quality assurance findings and recommendations.

+ Implements and manages direct program initiatives.

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.

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) .

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

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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.

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

+ Experience with the development and implementation of statewide clinical programming focused on services for persons with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, older adults, acquired brain injury, Home and Community Based Services and rebalancing initiatives.

+ Experience with the operations and oversight of Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) programs for persons with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

+ Experience with coordinating with nursing facilities, state agencies, and community providers to monitor the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process for persons with serious mental illness.

+ Maintain the appropriate current license for clinical social work, or professional counselor.

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, alcohol and drug counselor or hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.

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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