Forensic Team Manager

Forensic Team Manager – Adult Outpatient Services-Dayville, CT

Location: 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Forensic Team Manager who is committed to delivering client-centered behavioral health services while providing leadership and support for our Forensic and Jail Diversion programs.

In this role, you will partner closely with local police departments and first responders to support individuals experiencing mental health crises, offer timely follow-up assessments, and ensure coordinated, person-centered care for those with complex needs.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong clinical expertise who prioritizes dignity, safety, and recovery in every interaction. This individual will support and guide staff, maintain high-quality and compliant programming, and build meaningful partnerships across community systems to ensure individuals receive accessible, integrated, and responsive care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Make a real impact: Help individuals in crisis access the care and support they need, when they need it most.
• Supportive, team-focused environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who value collaboration, respect, and shared success.

What Sets Us Apart?

• Strong community partnerships: Work directly with law enforcement and first responders to support individuals in crisis.
• Collaborative care model: Partner across community systems to ensure individuals receive coordinated, integrated support.
• Be part of meaningful community work: Collaborate directly with law enforcement, first responders, and community partners to create safer, healthier outcomes.

What You Will Do (Day-to Day):

• Partner with police, first responders, and community providers to support individuals during and after mental health crises.
• Provide guidance and support to your team, helping them navigate challenging situations and client needs.
• Ensure services are delivered in a way that is compassionate, respectful, and client-centered.
• Oversee coordination of care, including follow-ups and connections to appropriate services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Help ensure programs run smoothly while maintaining quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Support your team in creating positive, recovery-focused outcomes for the individuals they serve.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Salary Range: $75,000-80,000 (based on experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

LCSW, LMFT, LPC required.

Three years of relevant direct clinical care experience is required.

• Experience as a clinical supervisor preferred.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong diagnostic skills
• Be able to produce a clear, concise and detailed crisis and safety assessment.

Clinical experience with clients with substance abuse problems, adults with SPMI, Dual Diagnosis, and Trauma is highly desired.

Work Location: In-person. This role requires a hands-on presence to deliver the best care possible. You will work directly with clients on-site and in the local community.

Benefits Package:

• Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and their family
• Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Sick time
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• Professional Development Funds
• 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services Inc. -- Join Our Team!

United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.

Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.

For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/

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Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to comply with the annual flu vaccine requirement?
• Can you confirm that you meet the minimum education qualifications for this position?
• What is the maximum commute time you would be comfortable with to and from work?
• Are you interested in full-time, part-time, or per diem positions?
• Would you be open to being considered for all positions of employment?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000