Gilead - Chief Administrator of Addiction and Psychiatric Services
About The Position
Gilead Community Services seeks a mission-driven and experienced executive leader to serve as Chief Administrator of Addiction and Psychiatric Services. This role provides clinical and administrative oversight across multiple programs and levels of care – including residential addiction treatment, outpatient psychiatric and substance use services, and related supports – and plays a central role in driving agency-wide strategy, culture, and growth. Why This Role Matters For over 50 years, Gilead has delivered high-quality, person-centered services that support recovery, independence, and community integration. Unlike large healthcare systems, our work is grounded in real relationships. We know our clients by name and we put their needs first, even when the system doesn’t make that easy. This is a pivotal leadership role at Gilead, newly defined through a strategic expansion of our senior team. As the Chief Administrator of Addiction and Psychiatric Services, you’ll provide executive-level oversight across a portfolio of critical programs – partnering closely with our CEO and other senior leaders to guide strategy, shape agency culture, and ensure high-quality care for individuals with severe and persistent mental health and substance use challenges.
Requirements
- Licensed clinical leadership: You’re an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or PhD with at least 10 years of experience overseeing addiction and psychiatric services, including supervision, program administration, and strategic leadership.
- A steady hand in complex systems: You’ve led in high-acuity, fast-paced environments with confidence and calm, managing risk and guiding teams without losing sight of what matters most.
- Fluency in regulatory and funding systems: You understand how compliance, clinical care, and fiscal realities intersect in Connecticut’s behavioral health landscape, and you know how to lead within that framework.
- Executive presence and collaboration: You’re comfortable engaging with state agencies like DMHAS, DPH, DSS, and DDS, and bring the clarity and professionalism needed to represent Gilead at the highest levels.
- A client-centered, mission-driven mindset: You lead with both compassion and accountability, setting a tone that’s grounded in values, not just metrics.
- A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program development, expansion, or procurement
- Background in 1115 waiver environments
- Strong facility with clinical data, performance metrics, and evaluation tools
- A sense of humor and grace under pressure – because when the pace is fast and the stakes are high, a little levity goes a long way.
Responsibilities
- Oversee strategic, clinical, and operational leadership
- Set direction and drive agency-wide priorities
- Lead teams and build talent
- Represent Gilead with integrity
Benefits
- Starting salary of $141,000 to $157,000 annually.
- Generous paid time off (up to 4 weeks paid vacation, 13 holidays, 2 paid personal days, 12 sick days).
- Truly affordable medical, dental and vision benefits that save you nearly 50% more than the national average.
- Investment in your future through our 401(k) retirement plan and match, scholarship programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
- Peace of mind with free long-term disability insurance and affordable short- and long-term life insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
