Description

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Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s 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 recovery.

Program Summary:

Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment Schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut. Students are referred and placed by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to provide education to these students on a short- or long-term basis, dependent on school needs. Natchaug CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership in the management of the Schools Program which actively promotes a Culture of Excellence, ensures accountability and which reflects Natchaug Hospital's Core Values. Responsible for the development and maintenance of educational sites, with one or more assigned sites the focus of supervision.

• Develop and maintain education programs and services in accordance with the mission, goals and plans of the hospital.
• Serves as an instructional leader and supervisor in accordance with SDE guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with LEAs in the service area.
• Follows proper procedures for suspension of students for school services.
• Assigns students to classrooms and delineates case management responsibilities to school staff.
• Establishes a collaborative work environment by communication with assigned school staff.
• Monitors admission and discharge of students in assigned site.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education or related service.
• Experience working with children and/adolescents in an educational setting
• Master's degree
• Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (092) - State Department of Education
• State Department of Education certification in Special Education or related service preferred.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills.

We take great care of careers.

Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.