Program Director: Hendee Road House- 7350

CHR Career • Coventry, CT

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About The Position

The Program Director leads Hendee Road House, a six-bed residential program in Coventry, Connecticut, for men with severe mental illness who are discharging from long-term hospitalization. The program supports residents’ daily living needs and promotes independence and self-efficacy through staff support in the residence and community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Services address daily living skills, symptom management, coping, medication management, health and nutrition, relationships, personal safety, money management, substance use education, recovery supports, sober activities, and crisis intervention.

The director provides clinical and team leadership, oversees service delivery and program operations, supervises staff, manages budgets and productivity expectations, and ensures timely and accurate documentation and reporting. The role also includes on-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental-health-related field required; previous experience working with adults with severe mental illness and credits toward a graduate degree may be substituted for the advanced degree.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a clinician.
• Connecticut LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or LPC licensure is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical supervisory experience and/or management experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Connecticut LCSW, LMFT, LADC, or LPC licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct crisis intervention efforts and intervene as required.
• Ensure clients receive treatment services focused on their presenting problems and requests for service.
• Monitor client meetings and admission, continued-stay, and discharge criteria.
• Provide clinical direction and leadership within the team.
• Evaluate staff and initiate and follow through on progressive discipline when needed.
• Ensure timely completion of reports and data on performance indicators, DMHAS standards, program enrollment, and incidents and accidents.
• Oversee chart audits and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Hire staff.
• Review caseloads regularly to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Provide on-site coverage for other programs when needed.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan for the program as needed.
• Attend funder meetings.
• Provide training and case consultation.
• Provide on-call coverage during and after program hours as assigned.
• Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, if applicable.
• Participate in committees to improve agency service delivery and quality improvement.
• Manage program budgets and productivity expectations.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off, including a birthday benefit
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive insurance premiums with discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs and tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Career development opportunities
• Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs
• Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend
• Free premium Calm app subscription
• Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch and learns, and employee-led resource groups

What This Job Offers

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