Behavioral Health Unit Supervisor (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

23h•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. 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.

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.
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 in an inpatient or hospital setting.
Experience supervising staff members from multiple disciplines.
Experience working with severe and persistent mental illness populations.
Experience coordinating clinical services.
Experience with development and implementation of policies and practices.
Experience working with forensic populations.
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

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