Behavioral Health Program Manager Hybrid #260318-1450MP-001

Introduction

Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready 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 , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Behavioral Health Program Manager to join our team.


Position Highlights

• Division: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
• Location: Hartford, CT
• Schedule: Full -time, 1st shift, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• PCN: 23618
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  
  
  

The Role

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee training and monitoring of permanent supportive housing programs;
• Oversee training and monitoring of targeted case management for permanent supportive housing programs ;
• Facilitate quarterly housing and homeless services meetings;
• Create and update homeless outreach and permanent supportive housing services Policies and Procedures manuals and contract language;
• Liaison with other state agencies regarding new homeless and housing initiatives;
• Provide administrative direction in the processing of contracts for DMHAS;
• Provide administrative direction in data elements and collection for permanent supportive housing and outreach and engagement levels of care;
• Develop and maintain progress reports and other reports for submission to appropriate federal and state agencies;
• Collaborate with state agencies and other organizations in the planning/development of programs to benefit individuals experiencing homelessness or transitioning from homelessness with mental illness and/ or substance use disorders;
• Administer and analyze, for accuracy, agency budgets/contracts;
• Prepare statistical reports for community agencies;
• Participate in decision making process of state and federal grants;
• Provide administrative direction in analyzing housing and homeless services programs conformance/adherence to relevant federal and state statutes, assuring no policy or administrative decision contradicts state or federal law;
• Design, form and participate in work group on Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) used to improve effectiveness of homeless and housing related services and programs;
• Act as evaluation coordinator for state funded homeless outreach and supportive housing projects;
• Programmatic and contract oversight of the homeless outreach and PSH funded agencies which provide housing-based case management;
• Represent DMHAS at various statewide homeless and housing meetings.
  
  
  

More 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 .


Selection Plan

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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 , 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 DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
• 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.
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for assisting in the management of a statewide program in a geographical area; accountable for assisting in the management of a specific behavioral health program or serving as a clinical team leader.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists in directing staff and operations for special programs;
• Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
• Assists in formulating policy and procedures relating to general administration of a managed service system;
• Participates in the formulation of agency policy;
• Develops, implements and evaluates the goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and policy;
• Interprets and administers laws pertaining to program;
• Trains and evaluates staff;
• Prepares and administers facility and community grant budgets;
• Maintains contact with individuals, groups and other organizations which might impact on program operations;
• Develops and maintains appropriate fiscal and programmatic mechanisms to ensure continuity of care to a defined population and appropriate allocation of resources;
• Assesses staff needs for delivery of services;
• Carries out policies and directives of department;
• Assists in coordinating, planning and managing administrative and/or fiscal and clinical activities;
• Ensures compliance with internal agency and accrediting bodies' standards;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May assume a leadership role for agency system wide program development and administration activities;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• principles and practices of public administration;
• principles of mental health treatment and program design;
• managed care system principles and practices;
• clinical treatment methodologies and programs for psychiatric clients;
• community resources;
• Knowledge of
• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• relevant agency policies and procedures;
• assertive treatment programs;
• quality assessment and/or improvement techniques and accreditation body standards;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• analyze and prepare budgets;
• prepare and administer grants.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Eight (8) years of experience in business or health care administration or program development involving responsibility for financial management or budget development or grants management or professional health care or social services experience.


Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) years of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in public or health care administration, a Master's degree in business administration with a specialization in health services or hospital administration, a Master’s degree in social work or a Master's degree in a related health care discipline may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contract development and monitoring.
• Experience with statewide program oversight.
• Experience working with unhoused and unstably housed populations.
• Experience monitoring data and outcomes.
• Experience implementing evidence-based outcomes.
• Experience with state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations related to housing, substance use disorder, and behavioral health services.
• Experience leading continuous quality improvement initiatives, including delivering technical assistance and training.
  
  
  

Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or certifications.



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.