Clinical Program Manager 1 - Women's Bridge (Groton)

The Connection • Groton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Women’s Bridge is an eight-bed residential work-release program supporting women with identified mental health needs as they transition from incarceration back into the community. Using a gender-responsive, trauma-informed approach, the program provides individualized support focused on recovery, employment, life-skills development, and community reintegration. Structured programming and case management help residents build the skills, stability, and supports needed for greater independence, reduced recidivism, and healthy, productive lives.

The Clinical Program Manager oversees daily program operations, supports and supervises staff, provides training, and monitors service quality. The position may also provide clinical coverage, including individual and group treatment, and maintains positive working relationships with Department of Correction staff. The role includes on-call responsibilities and requires regular, predictable attendance. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on first shift, typically 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with flexibility to meet program needs. The position is based in Groton.

The Connection describes its team environment as collaborative and supportive, with open communication, leadership and clinical training opportunities, and regular staff supervision. Newly hired employees must attend mandatory new-hire orientation at the organization’s Roscommon office in Middletown.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field and associate licensure (LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A) with five years of related experience, or full licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) with three years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to organize and lead a staff team and manage and prioritize deadlines.
• Knowledge of best-practice clinical treatment models.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Women’s Bridge program.
• Provide staff supervision, support, and training.
• Monitor the quality of service delivery.
• Provide clinical coverage as needed, including individual and group treatment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Department of Correction staff.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus other voluntary coverages, with full-time employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance with full-time employment.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, with full-time employment.
• 12 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Leadership and clinical training opportunities and regular supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager