Work whereeverymomentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryProgram SummaryNatchaugs Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as and as old as who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues but do not require inpatient care Services Include Comprehensive assessment which may include Comprehensive aftercare planning family group and individual therapy occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program and then to the studentrsquos homeJob SummaryManager of Behavioral Health is responsible for clinical and administrative and staffing oversight and strategic planning operations and initiatives for each program and cost center under their direction Is accountable for the delivery of efficient quality service and care consistent with each programrsquos specific goals and objectivesMaintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics May provide direct care as neededKey areas of responsibility for the Manager of Behavioral HealthAnalyzes Program needs and develops meaningful goals and objectives that align with the organizationrsquos strategic goals Prioritizes eliminates impediments and resolves problems to ensure care treatment and services are fluid evidence based and client centeredEstablishes performance measuresexpectations identifies and recommends improvement opportunitiesProactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement develops and implements improvement initiativesEnsures programs of oversight meet standards set by governing bodies including Dept of Mental Health Addiction Services DMHAS Psychiatric Security Review Board PSRB Dept Children Families DCF Dept Public Health DPH and Joint CommissionManages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction conflict management scheduling recruitment and colleague engagementDistributes work and delegates to develop colleagues monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment Coaches provides frequent feedback and evaluates work performanceMaintains professional competence and knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of care for required populations necessary to carry out safe and effective performance of dutiesLeads the development of programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuWork whereeverymomentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkNatchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticutrsquos leading provider for children adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health residential treatment for court involved teenage girls geriatric services clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services Through our multi site network of care we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recoveryProgram SummaryNatchaugs Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as and as old as who are struggling with psychiatric or substance abuse issues but do not require inpatient care Services Include Comprehensive assessment which may include Comprehensive aftercare planning family group and individual therapy occupational and creative rehabilitation therapy Natchaug Hospital provides transportation from school to the Joshua Center Program and then to the studentrsquos homeJob SummaryManager of Behavioral Health is responsible for clinical and administrative and staffing oversight and strategic planning operations and initiatives for each program and cost center under their direction Is accountable for the delivery of efficient quality service and care consistent with each programrsquos specific goals and objectivesMaintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the disciplinersquos professional code of ethics May provide direct care as neededKey areas of responsibility for the Manager of Behavioral HealthAnalyzes Program needs and develops meaningful goals and objectives that align with the organizationrsquos strategic goals Prioritizes eliminates impediments and resolves problems to ensure care treatment and services are fluid evidence based and client centeredEstablishes performance measuresexpectations identifies and recommends improvement opportunitiesProactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement develops and implements improvement initiativesEnsures programs of oversight meet standards set by governing bodies including Dept of Mental Health Addiction Services DMHAS Psychiatric Security Review Board PSRB Dept Children Families DCF Dept Public Health DPH and Joint CommissionManages staff relations including performance management staff satisfaction conflict management scheduling recruitment and colleague engagementDistributes work and delegates to develop colleagues monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment Coaches provides frequent feedback and evaluates work performanceMaintains professional competence and knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of care for required populations necessary to carry out safe and effective performance of dutiesLeads the development of programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieuMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service fieldTwo years of management experience in a healthcare related settingThree years of experience as a licensed ClinicianCurrent Connecticut license LCSW LPC LMFT or LADCValid Drivers LicenseUtilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationFederal loan forgiveness programMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMasterrsquos Degree in Social Work Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service fieldTwo years of management experience in a healthcare related settingThree years of experience as a licensed ClinicianCurrent Connecticut license LCSW LPC LMFT or LADCValid Drivers LicenseUtilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventionsDemonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needsExcellent communication skills with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entityWe take great care of careersHartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationFederal loan forgiveness programMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer match up to Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireDiscounts on services products and optional coverages ndash movie tickets pet insurance travel and moreWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment