Clinical Program Director: REST Center- 7220
About The Position
The REST Center is a 24/7 community-based crisis stabilization program that provides a safe and supportive alternative to hospitalization for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use-related crises. The center offers short-term assessment, stabilization, nursing support, brief therapeutic interventions, peer support, medication evaluation, and connection to ongoing community services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care. The goal is to help individuals stabilize, avoid unnecessary emergency department visits or hospitalizations, and successfully transition to the most appropriate level of care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mental health related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Clinician.
- Two years of clinical supervisory experience or management in a behavioral health setting preferred.
- LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist required in state of CT.
- LADC can be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical direction and leadership within the Team.
- Ensures clients receive services that are focused on presenting problems and clients’ request for treatment.
- Directs crisis intervention efforts and intervenes as required.
- Monitors client meetings, admission, continued stay and discharge criteria.
- Reviews caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
- Oversees hiring, training, and performance management of staff within the program.
- Facilitates team meetings.
- Participates in internal and external meetings as needed by program and agency.
- Ensures client, program and agency documentation is completed in a timely manner and according to program, agency, funder and accreditation/licensing standards.
- Acts as primary point person for program and provides back up coverage as needed by program and agency.
- Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
- Will collaborate across teams and divisions to improve quality, workflow, and communication to improve efficiency and general outcomes
- Ensures timely completion of reports.
- Oversees completion of chart audits.
- Ensures completion of insurance authorization for services rendered as necessary.
- Develop and executes marketing plan for program as needed
- On call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
- Ensures proper maintenance of vehicles/if applicable.
- Participates in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
- Responsible for program budgets and productivity expectations
- Ensures compliance with regulating bodies.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health insurance
- ample paid time off (including your birthday!)
- employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan
- competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement
- professional development programs
- exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app
- 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
