Location Detail: NAT 1353 Gold Star Hwy Groton (10154) Shift Detail: Schedule: Mon-Fri; 9:00am-5:30pm Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. 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's Joshua Center Programs treat children as young as 6 and as old as 17 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 student's home. Job Summary Clinical Program Manager 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 program's specific goals and objectives. Maintains ethical principles and professional standards of practice in adherence to the discipline's professional code of ethics. May provide direct care as needed. Key areas of responsibility for the Clinical Program Manager: Analyzes Program needs and develops meaningful goals and objectives that align with the organization's strategic goals. Prioritizes, eliminates impediments, and resolves problems to ensure care, treatment and services are fluid, evidence based and client centered. Establishes performance measures/expectations, identifies and recommends improvement opportunities. Proactively analyzes departmental processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement; develops and implements improvement initiatives. Ensures 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 Commission. Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, conflict management, scheduling, recruitment, and colleague engagement. Distributes work and delegates to develop colleagues; monitors progress and creates a motivating and inclusive environment. Coaches, provides frequent feedback, and evaluates work performance. Maintains professional competence and knowledge. Demonstrates knowledge of care for required populations necessary to carry out safe and effective performance of duties. Leads the development of programming to meet the clinical and strategic needs of the patients and the milieu. Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Service field Two (2) years of management experience in a healthcare related setting. Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Clinician. Current Connecticut license; LCSW, LPC, or LMFT Valid Driver's License. Utilize supervision and team approaches in the context of patient assessment and clinical interventions. Demonstrates competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age specific patient needs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish relationships within and outside their entity 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: Shared success bonus Federal loan forgiveness program Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7% 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
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