Program Director - Sierra DOC Mental Health (New Haven)
About The Position
The Sierra Pre Trial Program provides outpatient competency restoration assessments, individual and group clinical services for adult, justice involved males with a primary mental health diagnosis in a community based, congregate living setting. During their 3-to-6-month length of stay, residents receive psychoeducational and skill-building services to support them in reentering the community after a period of incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism through establishing positive behavioral change and prosocial community connectivity. The program also provides referrals to employment, housing, and educational services in the community on behalf of clients. The Program Director will provide direct clinical and task supervision for the Clinical Manager, Clinician, and direct care staff. The Program Director will focus on program operations and development, work collaboratively with funders, referring agents, medical and clinical providers to establish wrap around services to reduce recidivism among the justice involved population. On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, is highly motivated, organized, and committed to providing and sustaining a trauma informed environment. Experience working in a position that supports individuals living with mental illness is necessary. Experience working in a residential/congregate care setting strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Human Services discipline (i.e. counseling, psychology, social work)
- 3+ years related leadership experience
- Licensed or licensed eligible (LMSW, LCSW, LPCA, LPC, LMFTA, LMFT)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a residential/congregate care setting strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional 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 (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
