Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a client caseload and perform residential clinician duties, providing clinical assessments, individual and group therapy as assigned.

• Recruit and supervise clinical staff such as Residential Clinicians, Service Specialists, Peer Support Specialists and Group Facilitators, including the training of newly hired direct care staff, including staff training and development, performance management, annual reviews, progressive discipline, and provision of Clinical Supervision (including co-signature of client clinical documentation) as required.

• Manage and coordinate activities of all clinical staff members to maximize the quality of services delivered and to meet the needs of clients and referral/funding sources.

• Manage a weekly workload that is a 50/50 split between direct care and administrative/supervisory duties.

• Maintain flexible schedule to perform clinical assessments, provide individual/group therapy and intensive outpatient services while meeting productivity measures. 

• Serve as Acting Program Director in time of Program Director Absence

• Ensure that client insurance renewals are secured in a timely manner and assist when problems with insurance arise.   Provide appropriate information to billing personnel as required.

• Assist in monitoring the appropriateness of referrals and maintaining high bed utilization.

• Complete all treatment planning and discharge documentation according to policy.

• Input all clinical documentation in Connecticut Renaissance's EHR accurately and timely.

• Assist in continuous evaluation of group therapy curriculum, seeking to maintain and improve offerings of evidence based modalities

• Communicate with referral sources on the status of each client's progress and performance within the program, including the preparation of reports.

• Assist with residential operational tasks including but not limited to urinalysis/breathalyzer testing, head-count, tours, medication monitoring, log book maintenance and transportation of clients when needed. 

• Complete all required trainings to enhance knowledge and skill level.
• Ensure that the Program delivers services in line with contractual requirements, including the documentation of activities using funder communications/reporting systems.

· Adhere to state and federal regulations and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources. Assist in maintaining DPH and DCF licensing and CARF accreditation.

· Ensure that staff members maintain their required licensing and certification status and complete all mandated training and development activities.

· Maintain contacts with internal and external referral sources, including CSSD, DOC, and DMHAS.

· Attend mandatory internal and external meetings.

· Participate in the preparation of proposals and grant applications for new or renewed program services.

· Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

· The biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders, including diagnosis, assessment and treatment.

· Fee for service and billing requirements for residential services.

· Electronic health record systems.

· HIPAA regulations and other applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.

· General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability To:

· Supervise clinical and support staff, including the development of performance evaluations.

· Manage client crises.

· Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.

· Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.

· Assimilate new information and technology.

· Apply effective organizational skills to meet goals.

Education and Experience:

· Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field.

· Active Connecticut licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LADC.

· At least four years of experience in behavioral health; residential experience preferred.

· Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred.

· Experience working with clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders and with criminal justice populations preferred.

Other:

· Must be dependable, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively with clients, staff, and referral sources.

· Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

· Position requires climbing stairs and the ability to lift 20 lbs or more.

· May need to travel to other CTR locations.

· Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

· Must have a valid CT driver's license.

Pay Range: $75,000-$78,000 annually. Compensation is based on our established pay scale. Starting salary within this range is determined by applicable licensure, certifications, and relevant experience.

Featured Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Benefits

403(b) Retirement Benefits with a generous match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Connecticut Renaissance does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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