Clinical Director II - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Community Mental Health Affiliates•Waterbury, CT

10h•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a Clinical Director II for Northwest Region Clinical Services. This position will be located at 255 Bank Street Waterbury, CT 06702. Compensation Range: The annual salary range for this position starts at $90,000 Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary: The Clinical Director II is responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership toward the development and effective management of the integrated clinical and community support services at CMHA in the Adult Division. The Clinical Director I will work collaboratively with clinical/program staff as well as with other members of CMHA leadership, DMHAS and other external entities to achieve efficient, timely and clinically indicated care consistent with program goals and agency mission. The Clinical Director I will review new admissions as well as existing caseloads, conduct/document supervision consistent with the IDDT model, effectively utilize data including Key Performance Indicators to arrive at a benefit package consistent with the client’s needs and promote care to the appropriate team in collaboration with the Centralized Intake Team. The Clinical Director I will maintain accessibility, fluidity and assignment to qualified/competent staff. The Clinical Director II will manage the department’s team in compliance with agency directive and initiatives by utilizing Key Performance Indicators and other data to maintain fidelity with funder’s models, licensing regulations and payor’s requirements.

Requirements

Valid DMV License
Master’s degree in psychology or related field required.
Connecticut Licensure in a Behavioral Health discipline.
Successful direct clinical experience in related field, preferably a minimum of five years.
Successful supervisory experience in related field, preferably a minimum of three years.
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Responsibilities

Conveys information and ideas both orally and in writing and listens and responds appropriately to others. Maintains clear lines of communication with a wide range of individuals.
Engages in clinical assessment and review to determine levels of care consistent with client need and agency resources.
Gathers information about work activities and external conditions affecting the work, checks on the progress and quality of the work, and evaluates the performance of individuals and the effectiveness of the organizational unit.
Identifies work-related problems, analyzes problems in a systematic but timely manner, and acts decisively to implement solutions and resolve crises.
Reviews the internal and external conditions affecting the work, checks on the progress and quality of the work, and evaluates the performance of individuals and the effectiveness of the organizational unit.
Distributes money, people and time according to priorities; determines how to best utilize staff and resources efficiently and effectively to accomplish a task or project; Improve coordination and productivity.
Manages and utilizes information in the form of Key Performance Indicators and other outcome measures to enhance performance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
11 observed holidays
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs)must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
Loan payoff projection dashboard.
Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
College cost calculator.
College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees access to:
Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.