Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to lead an acute inpatient psychiatric unit focused on recovery and stabilization? Apply today and step into a key leadership role at Connecticut Valley Hospital. The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is hiring a Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor to join the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). In this role, you will provide leadership within the General Psychiatry Division, overseeing a multi-shift inpatient psychiatric unit that serves individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with complex behavioral or legal histories. If you are a licensed clinical leader ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional health care experience in a behavioral health setting.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at a lead or supervisory level responsible for coordinating the work of a unit or team of professionals in a behavioral health setting.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marital and Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary clinical teams in an inpatient or behavioral health setting.
Experience managing unit operations, including staffing, workflow coordination, and ensuring compliance with established policies or procedures.
Experience coordinating patient care, treatment planning, or clinical interventions for individuals with serious mental illness.
Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, or working with individuals who exhibit acute psychiatric or behavioral symptoms.
Experience documenting, monitoring, or evaluating clinical services to support quality improvement.
Experience collaborating with community providers, care coordinators, or external agencies to support patient transitions or discharge planning.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess certification as a clinical supervisor by the Connecticut Certification Board.
Incumbents in this class may be required to be bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative oversight and leadership to a multidisciplinary team on a 22-bed, male-only acute psychiatric unit
Ensure cohesive cross-shift communication and seamless unit functioning
Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative partners to ensure high-quality patient care
Lead interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning processes
Develop and monitor unit procedures, staff training, and performance expectations
Act as liaison between unit staff and division leadership to support program needs and operational effectiveness
Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and complex behavioral needs
Schedules, assigns and oversees the work of a multi-shift unit including direct supervision of all shifts
Participates in the development of unit goals and objectives
Develops unit procedures and policies
Ensures compliance of unit procedures and policies
Assists in recruitment, selection, training and development of staff
Develops competency-based job descriptions for unit staff
Ensures unit staff receive appropriate training
Conducts performance appraisals, determines priorities and plans, coordinates and supervises unit activities
Ensures cross-shift communication among staff
Develops relationships with and acts as liaison to other operating units, agencies and outside officials
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and monitor programs
Coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings
Collaborates and directs any necessary alternate treatment
Monitors and tracks client care to ensure quality, effectiveness and timeliness of patient care and requisite hours of treatment are met
Facilitates bilingual interpretation as needed
Identifies barriers and assists in developing strategies and solutions for improving client care
Prepares reports
May perform clinical direct care duties
May write client treatment plans