Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor. This position provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate services. This is an opportunity for current DMHAS employees only. The position is located at Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH), Unit 3, Whiting Max in Middletown, CT. It is a Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift position, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This is a Hazardous Duty position. 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-sufficiency in those we serve. Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system or are not yet ready to be safely treated in less restrictive settings. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted via Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) commitment, criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, civil commitment or transfer from the Department of Correction. Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. 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.

Requirements

Current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language
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
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
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; behavioral health treatment, principles and values of care; psychiatric rehabilitation principles and/or addictions detox rehabilitation; entitlement and benefit programs; variety of intervention and support strategies
Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of risk management; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; societal, cultural and gender issues as they impact upon mental illness; psychotropic medications
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; facilitation, collaboration and conflict resolution skills
Ability to identify and articulate philosophical foundations for specific program models or service approaches; delegate authority; plan and organize effectively; integrate community resources into service delivery planning; develop and maintain effective relationships with community representatives and staff; Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a hospital setting with patients who have serious mental illness
Experience supervising professional staff members
Experience working with the forensic population
Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory and oversight agencies such as The Joint Commission and the Department of Public Health
Certification as a clinical supervisor by the Connecticut Certification Board
Bilingual or fluent in American Sign Language
May be required to travel

Responsibilities

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